The Underdog Mindset That Can Drive You to Massive Success In this episode, Hayes Barnard, founder and CEO of GoodLeap, shares with David Novak how purpose isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a game-changer for innovation, building teams, and making lasting…

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Purpose isn’t just a buzzword when it’s what drives innovation and resilient teams.

Great insights from CHESSA Member GoodLeap’s CEO Hayes Barnard on the How Leaders Lead podcast.

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🙏 A big thank you to our 2026 CHESSA members who have recently renewed this quarter! We're grateful for every single member who continues to be part of this community. Not yet renewed? We'd love to have you back!

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🎉 CHESSA is excited to welcome @auroraenergy.bsky.social as our newest member!

We’re grateful to have their leadership and experience in the solar space as part of our growing regional community. Looking forward to the work ahead together! ☀️🔌

#Solar #CleanEnergy #CHESSA #Renewables

📣 New CHESSA Webinar | March 5, 1 PM ET

Retaining & Growing Talent in Clean Energy
Featuring Pagan Poggione (IREC) and Alison Moon (Greentech Renewables).

Members: FREE | Non-Members: $30

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Standard Solar (@StandardSolar) on X We are proud to announce that our Port of New York and New Jersey Port Newark Container Terminal Solar Energy Project has received a 2026 Gold Award from the ACEC NY Engineering Excellence Awards…

Congrats to Standard Solar on earning a 2026 Gold Award from ACEC NY for their Port Newark Container Terminal solar project!

Always great to see CHESSA members recognized for impactful clean energy work. ⚡🏗️

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Conversations in Cleantech Conversations in Cleantech offers insight into the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working in the cleantech space from the investors, leaders, entrepreneurs, accelerators & technologists…

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ICYMI — Cypress Creek Renewables' Ishan Jaithwa joined the Conversations in Cleantech podcast (brought to you by Brightsmith) to discuss grid capacity challenges, innovation gaps, and the pressures facing today’s power sector.

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GoodLeap closes $523m Home Improvement Solutions Trust 2025-3 GoodLeap, a US-based FinTech specialising in technology-driven financing and software for sustainable home solutions, has announced the closing of a $523m securitisation tied to its latest product,…

📰 Member in the News (ICYMI)

Last month, Member GoodLeap closed a $523M securitization tied to its Home Improvement Solutions Trust 2025-3 — a notable step in expanding financing options for sustainable home upgrades.

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🌟 Welcome to CHESSA!

We’re excited to welcome TerraForm Power to the CHESSA community. Thrilled to have their team join our growing network advancing solar and storage across the region.

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Solar Focus Breakout Sessions — Highlights
Sharing a few photos from this year’s breakout sessions. Grateful to all of our speakers and moderators for the thoughtful discussions, even if we can’t feature every session here.

Looking forward to next year.

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CUNY Industry Committees – The City University of New York 26 Colleges. One University.

⭐ Member Update

Congrats to CHESSA member NineDot Energy — Fred Polirer has joined CUNY’s Green Economy & Infrastructure Industry Committee, helping strengthen the green workforce pipeline and expand opportunities for students.

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Thank you to our members, partners & allies for an incredible 2025.

From Solar Focus to expanded policy engagement and new member programs, your leadership powered real progress across the region.

We’re grateful for this community — and excited for what we’ll build together in 2026. ⚡🌎
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🔦 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

#CHESSA #Renewables #CleanEnergy

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.

💫 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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Ameresco Receives Gold Award in 2025 Globee Awards for American Business - Ameresco Share this post

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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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…

🚜 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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#CHESSA #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy

🎉 Member Spotlight 🎉

Congrats to Sunrun on earning multiple recognitions in Extel’s 2025 All-America Executive Team awards. Great to see CHESSA members highlighted for their leadership and impact across the clean-energy sector.

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy

Starting Day 2 of #SolarFocus2025 with uplifting remarks from Congresswoman @mcclellan.house.gov. Grateful for her leadership and commitment to clean energy in our region.

Can’t wait to see what the rest of the day brings! ⚡🌞

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage

Day 1 at #SolarFocus2025 was a huge success—great conversations, engaged panels, and incredible people across the Mid-Atlantic solar + storage community.

Ready to kick off Day 2! Sharing a few photos from yesterday. ⚡🌞

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage

SSI RENEW Q32025 Final This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!

ICYMI: CHESSA member Standard Solar’s latest RE:NEW shares insights on solar execution, financing, and growth in a changing market. ⚡
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CHESSA is proud to be represented at the Maryland Climate Forward Forum hosted by Howard County Government.
ED Robin Dutta and Damola Ademiluyi of member Enterprise Community Development joined the panel “Securing Energy Independence” today!

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #SolarStorage #Maryland #Leadership

⚡ Proud to have the @mdenergy.bsky.social as a Megawatt Sponsor for #SolarFocus2025!

Their support helps connect clean energy leaders from across MD, DC & VA to drive solar + storage growth across the Mid-Atlantic. 🌞

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage #ThankYouSponsors

In a year full of challenges, there’s still a case for optimism.

Hear Eric Wesoff of @canarymedia.com deliver “The Case for Optimism: U.S. Solar Markets in the Dumbest Timeline” at #SolarFocus2025.
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🚨 Last chance for standard pricing!
Rush rates for #SolarFocus2025 start Monday.

🎟️ Standard tickets increase soon
💡 Junior Track, Nonprofit & Government remain $400

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#CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage #CHESSA

Still need a room for Solar Focus 2025? 🌇
Our hotel block at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel has been extended to November 3!
Book your stay and join us Nov 18–19 in Arlington!
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⏰ Last day to book your hotel room for #SolarFocus2025 at the block rate!
Join us Nov 18–19 in Arlington, VA for the region’s leading solar + storage event.
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Thank you to today’s speakers Nicole Steele, Aaron Kraus and Chris Castro for joining CHESSA’s member webinar!

Insightful discussion on post-HR1 strategies to keep projects moving forward.

#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Solar #EnergyStorage #Renewables

Resource Innovations Acquires Shifted Energy RI becomes the first energy industry company to offer integrated turnkey utility DSM and edge DERMS platform.

🌟 Member Spotlight: Skyview Ventures 🌟
Exciting news for CHESSA member Skyview Ventures! Their portfolio company Shifted Energy has joined Resource Innovations—forming the first fully integrated DSM + edge DERMS platform. ⚡

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#CHESSA #CleanEnergy #Innovation

Nexamp Secures $330 Million Construction Warehouse Facility to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment Nexamp announced today the closing of a three-year, $330 million Construction Warehouse Facility (CWF) with a consortium of leading financial institutions.

⚡ Member Spotlight: Nexamp announced a $330M Construction Warehouse Facility with MUFG, ING & Siemens Financial Services to expand 20 new distributed solar + storage assets nationwide. Powering a cleaner, stronger grid!

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🎤 The man. The myth. The legend.
Eric Wesoff of @canarymedia.com kicks off #SolarFocus2025 with insights you don’t want to miss.

📅 Nov 18–19 | Arlington, VA
🎟️ Tickets going fast
🏨 Hotel block closes Oct 26
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⚡ Member Spotlight: NineDot Energy has announced a $175M corporate debt facility from Deutsche Bank to expand battery storage projects across New York City & beyond. A major step toward a cleaner, more resilient grid! 🔋

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