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CHESSA can help in every facet of the solar industry

From development and deployment to legal, financial, and supply chain services—CHESSA supports every facet of the solar and storage industry across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Whether you’re installing systems or advising the companies that do, we’re here to help you connect, grow, and lead the clean energy transition.

September 2026

We’re excited to bring our annual conference to Charlottesville next year — and even more excited to share that the conference will be rebranding to better reflect the full breadth of our growing clean-energy community. Stay tuned — more information on CHESSA Energize Summit will be released soon.

Workforce Ready Webinar

Join the conversation that will explore strategies, programs and collaborative models shaping the clean energy workforce of today and tomorrow. From hands-on training and wraparound support services to employer readiness and career pathways that help worker thrive.
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Who is CHESSA?

CHESSA is the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association. We are a solar and energy storage trade association committed to an effective and equitable clean energy transition across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. A 100% clean energy transition that sees mainstream adoption of local solar, large-scale solar, and battery storage throughout the electric grid will realize a stable and affordable grid for all consumers. This is how we can create a reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable energy system for our future.

Become a member

Discover how CHESSA membership connects you to industry leaders, policy updates, and clean energy progress across Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Learn more about membership benefits and how to get involved.

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