Thank you @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social for all your leadership these past three years to get us here! We need more solar in VA to lower energy bills and this bill does just that. #vasolar #cleanenergyva #valeg #climatejustice #climateaction #vapolitics #sustainablefuture #electricitybills

Here in Virginia we are struggling to deal with our skyrocketing electricity rates from data centers. Meanwhile our electric utility is trying to end rooftop solar that gives some of us a way to manage our costs. Unacceptable. #VASolar

Dominion’s at it again, trying to jack up our bills and gut rooftop solar in Virginia. Net metering lets families get fair credit for the solar power they generate. Speak up for affordable, clean energy for all Virginians. Sign on now: ccan.link/netmetering
#VASolar #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟

CHESSA member Madison Energy Infrastructure is helping power the future — putting solar on Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia. ☀️📚
Clean energy + education, hand in hand.

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📢 Happening TOMORROW!

CHESSA & CvilleREA members—don’t miss our webinar:
Siting Smarter – Solar Data & Storage Trends in VA
🗓️ Mon, July 8 | 1 PM ET

Featuring new data on solar siting + where storage fits in.

#VASolar #EnergyStorage #SolarSiting #CHESSAMembers #CvilleREA

Solar Farm approved for Franklin County A 109-acre solar farm is one step closer to becoming a reality in the Union Hall area of Franklin County. The proposal was passed with a 5-2 vote, greenlighting the project.

Big news out of Franklin County, VA! ☀️ A new solar farm has been approved—made possible by CHESSA member CEP Solar. Exciting progress for clean energy in the region.

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Charlotte County's solar projects help balance budget, avoiding tax hikes Charlotte County has been looking at solar projects to balance its budget and avoid tax increases, according to county officials.

Charlotte County, VA is showing how solar can deliver more than clean energy—it's helping balance the budget and prevent tax hikes.

A great local example of solar revenue at work for communities.
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📊 Calling CHESSA & #CvilleREA members! Join us July 8 at 1PM ET for Siting Smarter—a member-only webinar on Virginia’s solar siting data, energy storage trends & what recent legislation could mean for deployment.

Featuring Elizabeth Marshall from UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center.
#VASolar #EnergyStorage

Ameresco Begins Operations of Virgina Solar Canopy Project Developed in Partnership with BXP - Ameresco Share this post

🌞 CHESSA member Ameresco is now live in Reston, VA!

Their new solar project with Boston Properties will generate ~1.5M kWh annually for the Reston Town Center—delivering clean energy, cost savings, and improved energy security.

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#CHESSAMembers #CleanEnergy #VASolar

#4: What is Community Solar? with Eric Wallace Podcast Episode · The Shock · 03/31/2025 · 40m

🎧 New from CHESSA members GreeneHurlocker: A great convo w/ member Eric Wallace on the state of shared solar (aka community solar) in Virginia — what it is, how it works, and what’s ahead.

Thanks for sharing this resource!
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