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We are the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association (CHESSA). We have been representing solar and battery storage companies in the MD, DC, and VA area since 1984. Official regional trade association/affiliate of SEIA (@solarindustry.bsky.social)
🎧 Weekend Listen

This episode of Sean White’s Solar and Energy Storage Podcast features CJ Colavito of CHESSA member @standardsolar.bsky.social, discussing community solar, distributed generation, and policy trends shaping the market.

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Community Solar with CJ Colavito of Standard Solar at RE+
Learn Solar with Sean White (SolarSEAN) & Get NABCEP Certified 👉https://www.heatspring.com/sean 👉 http://www.solarsean.com/30hrpv 🌐 More info: https://www.SolarSEAN.com 🚀 In This Episode: In…
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November 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
💼 CHESSA Member Is Hiring

CHESSA member Nexamp is hiring a BESS Category Manager on their Supply Chain team. A great opportunity for those working in energy storage, supply chain, or clean-energy deployment.

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November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Weekend Listen 🎧

This episode of Take It To The Board looks at how HOA rules impact residential solar, featuring insights from Ben Delman of CHESSA member @solarunitedneighbors.org.

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Why Solar Energy Makes Sense in the Sunshine State! | Becker & Poliakoff
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! A rooftop can be a power plant or a battleground. In this week’s Take It To The Board episode, we tackle a central question: should homeowners…
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November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
CHESSA member NineDot Energy just released their Fall 2025 newsletter — great project updates and community impact stories. 🍁⚡

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November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Congrats to CHESSA member Cypress Creek Renewables on the 505MWdc Hanson Solar project moving into construction. This project brings jobs, more than $80M in local tax revenue, and critical power to ERCOT. Big milestone! ⚡🌱

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Cypress Creek Closes Financing for Hanson Solar, a Flagship 505MWdc Project Supporting Meta’s Operations and Strengthening Texas’ Grid and Economy | Cypress Creek
Nov. 19, 2025 – Coleman County, Texas – Cypress Creek Renewables today announced financial close and the start of construction on the 505-megawatt (MWdc) (396MWac) Hanson Solar facility in Coleman...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Member Resource Share

@chabertonenergy.bsky.social joined Norton Rose Fulbright’s Currents podcast to discuss grid capacity needs, market shifts, and Chaberton’s evolution. A helpful listen for those tracking distributed energy and storage strategy.

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Ep324: Evolving Community Solar and Storage | Norton Rose Fulbright
Stefano Ratti, CEO of Chaberton Energy, shares how his team is evolving from solar-only development to integrating storage.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Proud to spotlight CHESSA member Enterprise Community Partners as their affiliate Enterprise Community Development is named Maryland’s Developer of the Year. A well-deserved recognition for their leadership in affordable housing. 🏘️🌟
November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Spotlighting CHESSA member Madison Energy Infrastructure on completing a 711-kW rooftop solar project in Frederick, MD. Great to see impactful clean-energy deployment right here in the CHESSA region. ⚡🌞

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Madison Energy Infrastructure and EQT Real Estate Announce Completion of Maryland Rooftop Solar Project
Explore the comprehensive range of tailored solutions Madison offers to address your energy needs.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Member Spotlight

Great to see Aspen Power highlighting their partners in the farm community. Even with major solar growth, less than 1% of U.S. farmland would be needed — & many farmers are using solar leases to add steady, reliable income.

Hear from a 4th-generation farm family:
Aspen Power Testimonial
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November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🔦 Member Spotlight

Brookfield Renewable shared its Q3 2025 results, highlighting strong performance and progress across key strategic priorities.

Read the update here: buff.ly/uS9R8cJ

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November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
💫 Member Resource Share

IGS Energy joined the HR Works podcast to discuss skills-based hiring and people-first recruitment strategies. A helpful listen for teams thinking about workforce and hiring approaches.

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Committed to Skills-Based Hiring | IGS Energy
Members of the IGS Energy HR team discuss how organizations can incorporate skills-based hiring into recruiting strategies.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🌇 CHESSA Member Spotlight: NineDot Energy and SolarOne are collaborating to bring battery energy storage education to NYC high schools — preparing students for careers in the green economy.
We love seeing members invest in the future! ⚡
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Member Spotlight 🌟
Congrats to Ameresco on earning a Gold Award in the Energy category of the 2025 Globee Awards!

For 25 years, they’ve delivered impactful, resilient energy solutions strengthening communities and accelerating the clean-energy transition.

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Ameresco Receives Gold Award in 2025 Globee Awards for American Business - Ameresco
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Grateful for the RCM&D Brighter Minds Scholarship students who joined us at Solar Focus last week, and for our college volunteer who helped make the week run smoothly. Inspiring to see the next generation engaging in clean energy. 🌱⚡️
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
⚡ CHESSA Member Spotlight: Illumine-i is featured in Business View Magazine, showcasing their continued leadership and innovation in solar, storage, and sustainability.
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Illumine International Inc | Business View Magazine
Business View interviews Sudarsan Krishnan, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Illumine-i International, for our feature on “Premier Electrical Engineering Partners for Commercial Property…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
☀️ CHESSA Member Spotlight: CleanCapital’s Little Elk Solar project in Maryland is transforming a remediated Superfund site into a source of clean, reliable energy — part of two new projects producing 14,000+ MWh annually.
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CleanCapital Marks Two Landmark Development Brownfield Solar Projects in Illinois and Maryland
CleanCapital announced the near completion of two distributed generation, brownfield development solar projects in Illinois and Maryland.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚜 Member Spotlight
Thanks to Alan Bailey for sharing his latest blog featuring work with Sol Systems, a CHESSA member, and others. Great to see on-the-ground project insights from across the country.

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From Summit to Field: How We're Growing Agrivoltaics in the Midwest
Slake tests, ribbon cuttings, and finally getting seeds in the ground! 🚜 Our Smart Solar team has been busy turning agrivoltaic theory into practice. Join us for a joyful recap of a season spent…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
💼 CHESSA Member Is Hiring

Our member GoodLeap is hiring a Principal Product Manager (Hybrid – San Francisco Bay Area).

If you know someone looking to help advance clean-energy finance and product innovation, feel free to share.

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GoodLeap hiring Principal Product Manager in San Francisco Bay Area | LinkedIn
Posted 11:36:07 AM. Principal Product Manager, Growth GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
💫 Board Update:

Thank you to Shannon Meyer-Johanson and Michael Healy for their dedicated service on the CHESSA Board. We’re grateful for their leadership and lasting contributions to our clean energy community. Wishing them continued success.
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🖥️ Free Resource Share:
@solarunitedneighbors.org and NineDot Energy will join a free @canarymedia.com webinar on Dec. 4 at 2:30 PM ET discussing how decentralization can enhance grid resilience.
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The Grid Edge Opportunity: Building Resilience Through Decentralization
As grids around the world face increasing pressures—from shifting demand patterns to aging infrastructure to extreme weather—grid-edge distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, batteries,…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⚡ CHESSA Member Spotlight: Collaboration in action from Standard Solar and New Leaf Energy! Their Division Road project in MA pairs 2.38 MW of solar with 999 kW of storage—expanding clean energy access and resilience. ☀️
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Standard Solar Completes 2.4 MW Solar + Storage Community Solar Project In Westport, Massachusetts – Standard Solar
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November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Weekend Listen:

Sharing a resource from CHESSA member GreeneHurlocker: a recent episode of The Shock podcast where Claire Gardner and Angela Navarro discuss energy issues and the Virginia election.

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#10: Virginia Election with Angela Navarro
The Shock · Episode
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November 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We were thrilled to honor John and our other award winners this week. More posts from us later on it! Congrats to all!
Congratulations to John Lennon Miller, our VP of market development, on earning @solarchesapeake.bsky.social's Clean Energy Champion Award for Perseverance in Solar. John’s tireless leadership helped shape Maryland’s Renewable Energy Certainty Act and advance a clearer path for solar statewide.
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🎧 Resource Share
A thoughtful listen on veterans’ pathways into the energy workforce. This episode of the America First Energy Podcast explores how Project Vanguard is helping veterans bring their skills and service mindset into new energy careers.

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America First Energy Podcast Episode 16 Veterans in Energy with Kevin Doffing from Project Vanguard
America First Energy Podcast · Episode
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November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
⚡ Welcome to the CHESSA community, Solarix!

We’re excited to have you join our network of clean energy leaders advancing solar + storage across the Mid-Atlantic. ☀️

#CHESSAMembers #SolarStorage #CleanEnergy #Renewables
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM