⚡ New session: "Using Retail Rate Forecasts to Strengthen PPA Bids and Project Valuation" Practical tools for developers navigating rate cases & PPA competitiveness in PJM states. Speakers: Rakesh Puram, Hardik Pokhrel. 🏨 Hotel by Aug 24: buff.ly/ExLCOmW

🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 We are so grateful to recognize 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 as a 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, taking place 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟭𝟱–𝟭𝟲 in Charlottesville, VA! Events like this don't happen without partners who believe in the mission. Thank you, Energy Right! 💚

This is our first time hosting the CHESSA Energize Summit in Charlottesville. A great excuse to experience the city if you haven't before. Walkable downtown, great food and wine, Blue Ridge views nearby. Join us September 15–16. Register now to lock in your rate: chessa.org/ces/

Member news 📣 Member Sol Systems' partnership with @microsoft.com is featured in Microsoft's 2026 Community Energy Program Report! Together they supported a community resilience hub with the Virginia Environmental Justice Collaborative. Great work! 🎉

Sol Systems Contributes an Additional $1.2 Million to Community

Funding enables community-led initiatives in Appalachia, Southern Virginia, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

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Don't Miss this Breakout👉 Beyond Megawatts: Telling the Community Impact Story of Solar and Storage Speakers: Jim Purekal (@advancedenergyunited.org), Skyler Zunk (Energy Right), Allison Wickham (Siller Pollinator Company) & Jess Gray (Gray's LAMBscaping), Mod. Ed Brolin (RWE).

Great to see member Lightshift Energy hosting APA Virginia planners and local leaders at their Danville 1 battery storage project. Firsthand tours like this are exactly the kind of engagement that helps communities understand how battery storage fits into their future. ⚡ buff.ly/kDNeU4z

It was a pleasure to host planners and local government leaders from across Virginia at our Danville 1 battery storage project during the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA… | Lightshift Energy

It was a pleasure to host planners and local government leaders from across Virginia at our Danville 1 battery storage project during the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA…

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☀️ Meet the speakers for our Women in Solar & Storage pre-conference event: keynote Angela Navarro, plus Ally Kranz, Ally Niphakis, Annie Winter , Kim Monge Fera and Alexandra Cross . Grab your tickets and join us for this and the full Summit! 🎟️ chessa.org/ces/

Resource share: CHESSA member Davis Hill Development was featured in Factor This (Renewable Energy World) with a new case study on using biodiversity monitoring to evaluate land management at their agrisolar project sites. Worth a read:

Case study: Biodiversity monitoring at agrivoltaic sites

HiveTracks partnered with Skyview Ventures to monitor biodiversity across multiple solar sites in the United States and assess how land management practices influence ecological outcomes.

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📣 CHESSA member Bear Peak Power is advancing a 4 MWAC community solar project in Wicomico County, Maryland, bringing local, reliable energy and long-term value to the community and grid. Great progress in the CHESSA region! ☀️

#communitysolar #maryland #wicomicocounty #solardevelopment #renewableenergy #cleanenergy | Bear Peak Power

Excited to continue advancing BPP MD Fruitland PV I LLC, a 4 MWAC community solar project in Wicomico County, Maryland. ☀️ This project represents another step toward delivering reliable, locally…

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🎤 Our closing plenary is a big one: "The 2026 Midterms: What to Expect and What It Means for Clean Energy." Speakers J. Miles Coleman & Andrew Reagan, moderated by Dwayne Yancy (@cardinalnews.org) will help you plan not predict for what's ahead. More👉 chessa.org/ces/

📢 Job opportunity in our region! The Maryland Clean Energy Center is hiring an Executive Director. If you or someone in your network is interested in leading clean energy work in Maryland, this could be a great fit! View the job: buff.ly/x4PpDT9

Member news: Love seeing projects like this right in the CHESSA region! Member @uprisesolar.bsky.social outfitted Washington, DC's historic Howard Theatre with a new solar + battery storage system. Proud to have members doing this kind of work close to home. Congrats to the team! 🎉

This Theatre Has A Secret 🤫 #bestaddress #theatre #washingtondc #solar #historicplaces

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🔦 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱! "Navigating FEOC: What Solar and Storage Developers Need to Know Now." Speakers Paige Anderson (Roselle LLP), Alec Ward (@solarindustry.bsky.social) & Stefan Bergere (Nexamp), moderated by Scott Elias (CleanCapital). 🏨 Book by 8/24: buff.ly/ExLCOmW

3 weeks out. On Aug 24, 15 orgs and 4 voices come together to talk honestly about where our industry stands since HR1. Don't miss it. 💻 Free for CHESSA and co-host members | $30 for non-members buff.ly/b9CQFpd #SolarIndustry #EnergyStorage

🔦 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 Want to support solar & storage policy but not sure how to get involved? This session is built for junior-level professionals new to advocacy, breaking down the basics of lobbying in clean energy and how to engage with policymakers across MD, VA, and D.C.

⏰ Last chance! Today is the final day to apply for the Pathways Forward Scholarship, created to support clean energy professionals who've lost their job within the last 6 months. Thank you to CvilleREA for sponsoring this opportunity and standing behind our community. 🙏 chessa.org/ces/

Member news 📣 CHESSA member Brookfield Renewable is expanding into battery storage, agreeing to acquire Aypa Power, the country's largest independent battery storage developer. A big step forward for their North American storage footprint. Congrats! 🎉 buff.ly/qvkNdo2

📣 CHESSA members Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy have brought online a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, DE, feeding into the Delmarva Power grid with a dedicated portion serving low-income households. Congrats to both teams! 🎉 More from Solar Power World:

Nautilus, TPE bring online 4-MW community solar project in Delaware

Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, Delaware. The project will deliver renewable

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CHESSA member Prospect14 is hiring! They're looking for a Senior Development Project Manager (BESS or PV, DG projects in the PJM market). Remote-friendly, based in Ardmore, PA. Details here: buff.ly/PQ6imRU

Virginia expands shared solar program, opening access to more ratepayers www.29news.com/2026/07/30/v...

Virginia expands shared solar program, opening access to more ratepayers

Virginia leaders and clean energy companies gathered to mark a major expansion of the commonwealth’s shared solar program.

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⚠️ Reminder: Applications for the CHESSA Pathways Forward Scholarship close MONDAY, August 3rd. Full conference pass to the 2026 Energize Summit and sponsored by CvilleREA. 👉 chessa.org/ces/ #PathwaysForward #CleanEnergyJobs

Official news: our press release confirming Goldi America as Title Sponsor of the 2026 CHESSA Energize Summit is live. Grateful for their leadership and support of the region's clean energy industry. Read more: buff.ly/KxfEwoC

Congrats to CHESSA member Altus Power on its newest move in VA. The company acquired 5 community solar projects (32 MW) from New Leaf Energy, which will supply Appalachian Power's Shared Solar Program. Great news for local solar access across the state! 🎉 More from business wire: buff.ly/yW0jjWD

⚡ Two weeks until RE+ Mid-Atlantic in Philadelphia! CHESSA will be there August 12-13 with Robin Dutta speaking. Haven't registered yet? Don't wait! 🌱 🔗 buff.ly/xTdoDhe #REPlus #Solar #Storage

Member news 📣 CHESSA member Strata Clean Energy has upsized its revolving credit facility by $150M, from $300M to $450M, to fuel growth across its development pipeline, EPC and O&M businesses. Facility closed July 9. Congrats to the team! 🎉

Strata Clean Energy Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility to $450 Million to Support Continued Growth of Vertically Integrated Clean Energy Platform | Strata Clean Energy

Facility Increased by $150 Million as Nomura and First Citizens Bank Lead an Expanded Lender Group

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🔦 Breakout Spotlight: "Communicating Battery Storage Safety — Building Public Understanding." Speakers Chris Meyer (East Point Energy), Karan Patel (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative) & Eric Wood (ESRG), moderated by Val Newcomb (Urban Grid). 🏨 Book your hotel by Aug 24 buff.ly/ExLCOmW

Resource share: free webinar on 7/29 (12–1pm EDT) previewing RE+ Mid-Atlantic — trends, financing & prepping for the conference. Hosted by Offit | Kurman, with speakers from NineDot Energy, TurningPoint Energy, and SEIA. More👉 buff.ly/QqOeerg

We are so grateful for the support of 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆, a 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁. Partners like them are the reason we're able to bring the Mid-Atlantic solar and storage community together year after year and we truly don't take that for granted. Join us: chessa.org/ces/

🔌 Interconnection 101 is another Junior Track session at the CHESSA Energize Summit! Demystifying how solar + storage projects connect to the grid with key terms, timelines, and roadblocks across MD, VA & DC. 🎤 Paige Ober, Alex Vermoer, Nithish Sairam 🎙️ Mod: David Murray 🎟️ chessa.org/ces/

☀️ A warm welcome to Spectrum Solar, the newest addition to the CHESSA community! Glad to have their clean energy expertise at the table. 🔋 #WelcomeToCHESSA #SolarEnergy