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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)

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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 44m

⚡ SF 2025 Breakout Spotlight ⚡
Policy Pathways for Residential Storage: VPPs, Resilience & Grid Integration

Policy, programs & innovation are converging to unlock the next wave of storage.
Featuring: Sunrun, GoodLeap, @energyhub.bsky.social, @pepcoconnect.bsky.social , & Generac.

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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 3h

🌟 Member Spotlight:

Chaberton Energy achieved SEIA’s DEIJ Bronze Certification, formalizing its commitment to equity and inclusion. Alongside Inc. 2025 Best Workplaces, it’s a strong signal that investing in people drives lasting impact.

#CHESSA #DEIJ #CleanEnergy #Inclusion #ChabertonEnergy

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 19h

🌞 ICYMI: CHESSA Member Spotlight 🌞
Pivot Energy partnered with Rivian to show how clean energy can strengthen communities and land alike—supporting local farmers through solar grazing and regenerative practices. 🐑🌱
🎥 Watch: buff.ly/Jqr2G8z

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Agrivoltaics #SolarGrazing

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 21h

🤝 Collab Spotlight:

Enterprise Community Partners × Trust for Public Land are developing a guide to integrate parks & open space into affordable housing. Thoughtful parks + housing planning cuts urban heat & stormwater—supporting clean-energy siting & resilience.
#CommunityResilience #UrbanHeat

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: ECA Solar 🌟
We’re excited to welcome ECA Solar as a Kilowatt Sponsor for #SolarFocus2025!
Known for transforming rooftops, landfills & brownfields into clean energy assets, ECA Solar is helping power stronger, more resilient communities across our region. ⚡
📅 Nov 18–19

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

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Can farmland thrive with solar? This Virginia nonprofit is finding…

The agrivoltaics demonstration project is experimenting with growing crops under solar panels to determine what works and help educate a wary public.

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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

🔦 CHESSA Member Spotlight🔦

Cypress Creek Renewables recently welcomed local officials, planners & community members to Bullock Solar (Manson, NC) for a hands-on tour tied to the DASH workshop—highlighting project benefits and open dialogue.

#Solar #CleanEnergy #EnergyEducation #CHESSA

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

💼 CHESSA Member Hiring: CEP Solar is seeking a Paralegal (Richmond, VA) to support land acquisition + title work for solar projects across Virginia.
A great chance to build hands-on in the #CleanEnergy transition.
🔗 buff.ly/mAkj7it

#CHESSAMembers #SolarJobs #VA

CEP Solar (Commonwealth Energy Partners) hiring Paralegal in Richmond, VA | LinkedIn

Posted 5:49:43 PM. CEP Solar's team is a group of mission-driven professionals dedicated to empowering Virginia's…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

💼 CHESSA Member Is Hiring!

Our member Hexagon Energy is seeking an Exploration Geologist to join their growing team—an exciting opportunity to help advance clean energy development across the region.

🔗 Learn more and apply:

Careers — Hexagon Energy | We Develop Clean Energy

Current job openings at Hexagon Energy in Charlottesville, Virgina

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 1d

🚀 Closing out #SolarFocus2025 in style.
“Looking Ahead: Charting the Clean Energy Future to 2030 & Beyond” brings together Walter McLeod, Jigar Shah, Nicole Steele & Sachu Constantine for a powerhouse finale on what’s next for clean energy.

Join us: buff.ly/RKwmmNh

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Member Spotlight: Chaberton Energy is partnering with Howard County, MD to expand community solar—starting with education and local engagement. Friendship (2023), Catherine (2024), and Lime Kiln (2025) together bring ~4.6M kWh/yr—powering ~400 homes.

More here 👉

State of the County Address from County Executive Calvin Ball 9-30-2025

State of the County 2025

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 2d

🌾⚡ CHESSA members in Virginia may be interested in this upcoming conversation in Charlottesville on how #agrivoltaics can help meet energy needs while preserving farmland.

Featuring Ivy Main, Jim Purekal (AEU) & Jess Gray (Gray’s Lambscaping).
📅 Oct 14
🔗https://buff.ly/OymN5C5

#Solar #VA

Farming and solar facilities: Growing Plants, Power, and Partnerships Through A

Join us to learn more about how sustainable vegetation management can provide benefits to the land.

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 2d

📑 Resource share:

Maryland PSC has opened an application window for new energy project proposals under the Next Generation Energy Act (PC 74).
🗓️ Open Oct 1–31, 2025
Learn more here: buff.ly/CZJ6kVp

#Maryland #CleanEnergy #EnergyProjects #PC74

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 2d

📄 Resource Share: For members working in Virginia, ReisingerGooch PLC’s latest update covers recent SCC activity — from Dominion’s rate case & new gas proposal to interconnection standards and energy efficiency regs.
🔗 buff.ly/KIz2PR3

#CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyPolicy #RegulatoryUpdate

Virginia Energy Regulatory Updates (September 2025) - ReisingerGooch

ReisingerGooch, PLC was formed in 2019 by Will Reisinger and Matt Gooch, two former assistant Virginia attorneys general who know the ins and outs of Virginia’s clean energy industry. Our combined…

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 3d

🎧 Resource Share: The latest @suncast.bsky.social looks at PV module glass breakage—why it’s happening & what it means for reliability, warranties, and project returns. Featuring experts from Kiwa PVEL & NREL. CHESSA members might find this podcast insightful. Listen:

Episode 861: 1 in 5 Solar Panels Are Failing — Here’s Why | SunCast Media

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 3d

🏙️ Member Spotlight:

Nautilus Solar brought Structuring, Partnership Development & Legal together at their new Chicago HQ—plus a tour of a community solar farm. In-person teamwork → stronger projects & community impact.

#CHESSA #CommunitySolar #Teamwork #CleanEnergy

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 4d

🖥️ Resource Share: Javelin Capital outlines shifts in distributed generation solar—consolidation, financing realities, and opportunities for focused players. Additional information here: buff.ly/YBXZ6u3

Shared for awareness.
#DistributedGeneration #Solar #CleanEnergy #MarketTrends

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 4d

🏫 Resource share: “How schools can go solar” event on Oct 18, 10:30–12 at Norfolk Academy. Tour + Virginia Beach Schools’ lessons learned. Open to parents, school boards, local officials, and the public. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/kflTsh5
#Solar #K12 #VA

Solar Schools. What's Possible?

Join us to learn how schools can go solar. What do you need to know to plan? Join us at Norfolk Academy to learn how parents came together to make it happen. How have other schools in Hampton Roads…

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 4d

💡 CHESSA Member Is Hiring!
Exciting opportunity with ConnectDER — they’re hiring a Director of Customer Success to help scale operations & drive clean energy adoption.

📍 Philadelphia, PA
🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/GnDmo7U

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Solar #Jobs #ConnectDER

Director, Customer Success

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 4d

🌟 CHESSA Member Spotlight: ENGIE North America 🌟
We love seeing members engage where they work. At North Hills Wind (IA), ENGIE’s approach—early landowner outreach, Sweet Corn Days support, and presence at ACP’s Iowa State Fair exhibit—shows how clean energy projects build lasting community trust.

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 5d

Amazing session at #SF2025: A Clean Energy Future for All—Representation, Access & Community Impact.
Mod: Brandon Praileau @solarunitedneighbors.org • Speakers: Dana Redden @solarstewards.bsky.social • Kimberly Armstrong • Jordan Taylor • Steve Burt.

Register: buff.ly/RKwmmNh

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 5d

💫 Member Spotlight:
CHESSA member Madison Energy Infrastructure has acquired NextEra Energy Resources’ DG development platform—assets, pipeline & team—expanding MEI’s reach across industrial, municipal & co-op customers. Congrats, MEI!

Read more from @latitudemedia.bsky.social 👉

NextEra sells its distributed generation platform to Madison Energy Infrastructure

Exclusive: The purchase comes as Madison doubles down on DG, even as others in the space pull back.

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 5d

💼 CHESSA Member Hiring: Palmetto 💼
Join a team making clean energy simple, accessible & rewarding for everyone. 🌞
Palmetto is hiring across tech, finance & sustainability — roles include Product Manager, Data Scientist, Treasurer & more.
🔗 buff.ly/rZwdlr4

#CleanEnergyJobs #Palmetto #Careers

Palmetto Clean Technology

<h2>Join us! We’re looking for new teammates to join us in leading the world towards a clean energy future. </h2> <p>We believe we can stop climate change by enabling the mass adoption of clean…

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: CHESSA members Strata Clean Energy and ENGIE ranked among the Top 10 U.S. energy storage developers (Cleanview Developer Benchmark Report). Congrats to the teams! Learn more 👉 buff.ly/7fD9OcH
#MemberSpotlight #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy

Which Developers Are Building the Most Clean Energy in the US?

The top solar, wind, and battery developers in the US, according to our latest Developer Benchmark report

CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 6d

New at #SolarFocus2025: “Financing the Future—Solar+Storage & the macro climate.” Claire Johnson (Sunrock Distributed Generation), Daniela Pangallo (Nautilus Solar), Vince Valenza (CleanCapital). Mod: Ally Niphakis (SRECTrade). Register: buff.ly/RKwmmNh

#Solar #EnergyStorage