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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 · 03/10/2026
CHESSA member Madison Energy Infrastructure is hiring for three senior roles as they advance their goal of 1 GW of distributed energy capacity by 2028. Check out the roles below. buff.ly/36YiApL
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Madison is hiring for three key roles to advance Community Infrastructure, our commitment to develop 1 GW of distributed energy capacity by 2028. Sr Director, Digital Infrastructure Partnerships:… | Madison Energy Infrastructure
Madison is hiring for three key roles to advance Community Infrastructure, our commitment to develop 1 GW of distributed energy capacity by 2028. Sr Director, Digital Infrastructure Partnerships:…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
CHESSA member OneEnergy is hiring their Class of 2027 interns, plus two full-time positions in engineering and finance. Great opportunity to break into the industry. Intern applications due Oct 12th. Check out the roles below. buff.ly/BbKbyj2
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺! 🗣️ This forum is all about messaging so how we talk about solar and storage, engage stakeholders, and build community support for our projects. 📅 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 CHESSA members only RSVP at buff.ly/34JZIhS #CHESSA #MemberForum
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Proud to see member NineDot Energy recognized by the WSJ for their storage work in NYC. The piece dug into how their community-scale sites are helping utilities meet peak demand & keep costs down. Great national recognition for the impact our members are making. More: buff.ly/u0iV8iZ
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CHESSA is Vegas-bound for RE+! Come find Robin and Jennie repping CHESSA among thousands of clean energy pros and innovators this November. Register: buff.ly/ilgj4dK #REPlus26 #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sharing a resource for members: a free webinar on the Dec 31, 2027 place-in-service deadline and how it affects 48E/45Y tax credit eligibility. Thursday, Oct 22 at 2:30pm ET, hosted by @canarymedia.com. Free and open to everyone. buff.ly/2sgJYqE
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Hold onto Your Tax Credits: How to Get Ahead of the 2027 Deadline
The December 31, 2027 place-in-service deadline is closer than most teams realize—and identical projects can land on opposite sides of the 48E/45Y credit. The difference won’t be paperwork; it will be...
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Be part of the conversations shaping the energy future of MD. Join CHESSA on Oct 13-14 for the 2026 Maryland Clean Energy Summit, bringing together leaders in policy, transmission, distribution, finance, technology, and more. Robin Dutta will be there and can't wait to connect! buff.ly/YjOHiGM
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to CHESSA member Cloudbreak Energy on a new solar agreement with Google, delivering locally generated power to Google's Boulder, CO campus through Xcel Energy's Off-Site Net Metering program. Well done to the whole team! buff.ly/kbMQiq7
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Cloudbreak Energy Signs Agreement with Google for Colorado Solar Project - Cloudbreak Energy
Corporate Solar Agreement Cloudbreak Energy Signs Agreement with Google for Colorado Solar Project Boulder-based independent power producer to deliver locally generated clean energy to offset Google’s...
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CHESSA member IGS Energy is hiring a Residential Solar Incentives & Operations Analyst! Great opportunity for anyone interested in solar incentives, renewable energy, and using data to support business operations More👉 buff.ly/Q197uqT
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Member Update: Congrats to Cloudbreak Energy on closing $60M in construction financing for the Pueblo Battery Resource, a 50 MW/200 MWh storage project in Pueblo, CO! Great milestone for their growing national storage pipeline. More: buff.ly/dvUakz8 #EnergyStorage
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Cloudbreak Energy Closes $60 Million Construction Financing with NORD/LB for Pueblo Battery Resource Storage Project - Cloudbreak Energy
Construction Financing Closed for Battery Cloudbreak Energy Closes $60 Million Construction Financing with NORD/LB for Pueblo Battery Resource Storage Project BOULDER, Colo. — September 10, 2026 —…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Member Spotlight 🎉 Congrats to members ECA Power and Madison Energy Infrastructure on cutting the ribbon on the Crisfield Energy Initiative, a 2.2 MWdc community solar project right here in the CHESSA region! Built alongside Delmarva Power and the City of Crisfield. More: buff.ly/x35MRQb
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#communitysolar #marylandcleanenergy #marylandrenewableenergy #marylandenergy #marylandsolar #delmarva | ECA Power
Yesterday we held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Crisfield Energy Initiative, a 2.2 MWdc #communitysolar project, alongside Madison Energy Infrastructure, Delmarva Power and Crisfield Mayor,…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Member News: Congrats to Soltage on a strong 2nd season for 55 Drive, their first NYC battery storage system, plus 6 more projects underway! We love celebrating wins from our members near and far. More PRNewswire: buff.ly/UeTkUFl
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Soltage's First New York City Battery Storage Project Completes Its Second Operating Season
/PRNewswire/ -- Soltage, a leading independent power producer (IPP), today reported that 55 Drive, its first battery energy storage system in New York City,...
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congrats again to three of this year's Clean Energy Champion Award recipients: Kim Coble, Josephus Allmond & Rick Peters! Honored to celebrate them in person at the CHESSA Energize Summit. #CHESSA #CleanEnergyChampions
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Member Spotlight: 38 Degrees North Congratulations to member 38 Degrees North on closing a $260 million credit facility to support its growing pipeline of community solar projects in NY and IL! This is a fantastic milestone! More from businesswire: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest CHESSA Board members: Lindsay Cherry, Lia Morrison, Ed Brolin & Cassidy Ellis! Welcome back to David Murray & Nicole Rentz. Congrats to our new Executive Committee, led by President Ally Niphakis! #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁! 📸 These first shots are from our pre-conference events including Solar and Storage 101, Storage 101 and Women in Solar and Storage. More highlights from the full Summit are on the way, so stay tuned!
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎉 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! To learn more about the work Stonebrook Power is doing, be sure to check them out! We're excited to have them as part of our growing network of clean energy leaders across the region. Welcome aboard! #WelcomeToCHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our members are building the Mid-Atlantic's clean energy future, and we're committed to connecting them to the industry's biggest conversations. That's why CHESSA is partnering with #REPlus26 in Las Vegas, November 16–19. #Solar #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy buff.ly/k9kYJuS
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We loved having our Brighter Minds Scholarship winners join us at the Energize Summit! Huge thanks to RCM&D for sponsoring these incredible students. Congrats again to this year's winners! #BrighterMinds #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Still riding the energy from the CHESSA Energize Summit and thank you to everyone who joined us in Charlottesville. If those two days left you wanting more, we're headed to Richmond next. Proud to co-host the Virginia Clean Energy Summit, Oct 7–8. Registration closes Sept 27: buff.ly/MojIAnZ
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Member Spotlight: Our member Altus Power is developing a 4MW solar project on Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA. This is the county's first utility-scale solar site. Online by hopefully Dec. 2027. Via Floyd Times: buff.ly/y6W66CN
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Bent Mountain solar project targets 2027 launch
Virginia has more than 140 utility-scale solar facilities, including 18 built last year, though only a handful of them are in the western third of the state. Nearby counties yet to see a…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎉 What a summit! CHESSA Energize Summit 2026 has wrapped, and it was incredible. More highlights coming soon! 📅 Save the Date: CHESSA Energize Summit 2027 in Alexandria, VA, September 8-9, 2027. See you there! #CHESSA #CleanEnergy
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌅 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁! We're kicking things off with a fantastic panel featuring Dave Rardin, Leah Meredith, Angela Navarro, Mitch Burton, and David Beugelmans. Excited for another day of great insights and conversations with our energy community! #CES2026
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🏆 Celebrating Leadership in Clean Energy! Each year at the CHESSA Energize Summit, we honor individuals whose leadership has strengthened the solar and storage industry across our region. Congratulations to all six honorees! #CHESSAEnergizeSummit2026 #CleanEnergy
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! A big thank you to SolarGaines, a Kilowatt Level Sponsor of the CHESSA Energize Summit. Their partnership is vital in making this premier Mid-Atlantic clean energy conference possible. 👏 Join us in recognizing their leadership and come join us tomorrow!
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🌞 Member Spotlight: Hexagon Energy is bringing clean energy & land stewardship together with the Blunts Bridge Solar project in Hanover County. This project is helping a 150-yr family farm stay in the family while powering up to 600 homes. Congrats, team! More: buff.ly/7Uc2w58
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Small-scale solar farm in Hanover gives new life to Harris family land — Hexagon Energy
A solar project in Hanover County’s Beaverdam District is giving one family a way to preserve their farmland and bring a new lease on life to its legacy.
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
So proud to see CHESSA member @standardsolar.bsky.social celebrating a huge milestone with this ribbon cutting. A new 48.4 MW community solar portfolio bringing clean energy to communities across New Mexico. Congrats to the whole team and their partners! ☀️ buff.ly/a0us7xE
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Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power And Standard Solar Mark Major Milestone For New Mexico Community Solar At Pino Ribbon Cutting – Standard Solar
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🔌 Day 2 kicks off with "Demand Growth Reality Check: Separating Signal from Speculation" Moderator Leah Meredith w/ Dave Rardin (@pjminterconnection.bsky.social), David Beugelmans (Gordon Feinblatt) & Angela Navarro (Align Energy Advisors) Only a few days left to grab your ticket!
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our opening keynote just got a LOT more interesting. SunCast Media is recording LIVE at the CHESSA Energize Summit. Nico Johnson hosting, mystery guest TBA. You do not want to be the one who missed this. 🎙️👀 Grab your tickets: chessa.org/ces/
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Less than a week to go! Panel Spotlight: "Showing the Love: Virginia is for Clean Energy" is diving into VA's landmark 2026 clean energy legislation & more. Featuring Caitlin Vincent (@solarindustry.bsky.social ), Del. Katrina Callsen, Carrie Hearne (CEUR), Francesca Callicotte (TerraForm Power).
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Three unions, one agreement. @ibewinternational.bsky.social + @weareliuna.bsky.social + IUOE for solar in MD, VA + DC. Meet the team at our Summit then full session Nov 5, 1pm ET. Presented by @poweryourcommunity.bsky.social . buff.ly/Kekw2vS
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🔦 Breakout Spotlight: A Glimpse at DC's Multi-Customer Microgrid Future How a first-of-its-kind DC pilot could reshape distribution grid governance. With Ted Trabue, Alex Fisher, Allison Archambault @earthspark.bsky.social & Chris Sewell @uprisesolar.bsky.social. Tickets: buff.ly/sAys6Bp
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 We’re proud to recognize Virginia Energy as a Megawatt Level Sponsor of CHESSA Energize Summit, taking place next week on September 15-16 in Charlottesville, VA! Only a few days left to secure your tickets: buff.ly/sAys6Bp #Thankyou
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎉 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 🎉 CHESSA is thrilled to welcome our newest member: Cloudbreak Energy! ⚡ We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in our community. Here's to new connections, fresh ideas, and great things ahead. Drop a 👋 in the comments to say welcome! #WelcomeNewMember #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌟 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹! 🌟 CleanCapital returns as a sponsor this year as the co-host of our Solar Stars Reception at the CHESSA Energize Summit. It means a lot to have their continued support behind one of the most anticipated nights of CES.
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Play 18 for a good cause! Join CHESSA member New Energy Equity and the Lift As We Climb Foundation for their 5th annual golf tournament, Sept 29 at Renditions Golf Course (Davidsonville, MD), benefiting Let's Share The Sun Foundation. Foursomes still open Register: buff.ly/1Dv8bIA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🌞 Member Spotlight: Congrats to CHESSA member ECA Power on bringing their 4.115 MW community solar project in Frankford, DE online. Their 6th in the state! ⚡ More:https://buff.ly/85pFUke #CommunitySolar #CHESSA
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#communitysolar #delawaresolar #cleanenergydelaware #communitysolar | ECA Power
ECA Power's community solar project in Frankford, Delaware is now online. At 4.115 MW, the project is ECA's sixth completed community solar project in the state. ⚡ Reaching commercial operation…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌟 MEET OUR NEWEST RECEPTION CO-HOST 🌟 Say hello to RECmint! We're so excited to welcome them as a co-host of our Solar Stars Reception at the CHESSA Energize Summit. Thank you, RECmint, for jumping in and helping make this evening even better and we can't wait to celebrate with you. ✨
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
CLOSING OUT DAY 1 Solar & Storage as an Affordability Tool This session breaks down why solar & storage are part of the affordability solution and gives you the language to carry that story into your community, regulatory spaces, and policy conversations. Don't miss the perfect way to end Day 1
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! A big thank you to ConnectDER, a Kilowatt Level Sponsor of the CHESSA Energize Summit. Their partnership is vital in making this premier DMV clean energy conference possible. 👏 Join us in recognizing their leadership and come join us this month in Charlottesville!
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌟 Congrats to CHESSA member Reactivate as the @obamafoundation.bsky.social is now an anchor subscriber for their Chicagoland community solar projects, bringing real savings to local households. Story via @canarymedia.com: buff.ly/52LJcsH #CleanEnergy #CommunitySolar #CHESSA
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Can the Obama Presidential Center help Chicago embrace community…
As an anchor tenant for several off-site arrays in development, the center will help spur investment and educate residents on the benefits of shared solar.
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🎙️ Climate messaging isn't landing the way it used to. Join Lia Morrison (@chabertonenergy.bsky.social) for "Let's Talk: Climate Comms that Work", part of our Junior Track, as she ties it back to clean energy. Get your tickets now 👉 chessa.org/ces/ #CleanEnergy #ClimateComms #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Meet the speakers for Solar + Storage 101! 8 great industry voices, breakfast included, built for anyone new to solar and storage. Just 2 weeks until the CHESSA Energize Summit Junior track tickets (2 yrs or less in the industry) start at $150. Register: chessa.org/ces/
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗨𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 ☀️ We are so grateful to recognize @uprisesolar.bsky.social as our 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁. Happening right around the corner on September 15-16 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Grab your tickets now: buff.ly/6MVOKDV
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
⏰ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹! Today is the final day for standard pricing on the CHESSA Energize Summit. Starting tomorrow, we move to rush pricing. If you've been meaning to register, now's the time so lock in your spot before prices go up. Register here: buff.ly/6MVOKDV We can't wait to see you there!
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Welcome to CHESSA, Advanced Solar! 🎉 We're thrilled to have you join our community of clean energy leaders. Here's to building a stronger, more sustainable future together. ☀️ #CleanEnergy #Solar #CHESSA
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Virginia to cut rooftop solar costs with nation-first bulk-buy program
Teaming up to buy solar can get residents deep discounts. Virginia is the first to try a statewide campaign as utility bills rise and data centers stress…
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Everyone has an opinion on "baseload." Fewer have looked at the data. How did the grid actually perform during last year's extreme weather? @dominionenergy.bsky.social, @pjminterconnection.bsky.social, and@weldoncoopercenter.bsky.social break it down, moderated by Ameresco. Don't wait: chessa.org
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
CHESSA members are hiring ☀️ Solar Solution is looking for a Maryland Sales Rep in DC, More: buff.ly/QijxQ1C @standardsolar.bsky.social has openings for a Title Specialist, Structured Finance Manager, Operations Engineer, and Field Ops Technician. More: buff.ly/e5Y0gSi
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CHESSA @solarchesapeake.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Job opportunities at CHESSA member companies 💼 Two of our members are growing their teams. Check out these open roles: 🔸 38 Degrees North - Director/VP of M&A, VP of Development, Project Manager buff.ly/B4lEhqO 🔸 Pivot Energy - Director, Operational Finance (Denver) buff.ly/UgNpaRh
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