We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Community Solar Champion Awards! This group includes legislators, regulators, federal and local officials, organizations, coalition leaders, and solar partners from across the country. CCSA recognizes the influence these individuals and groups had in the expansion of community solar markets. 2024 has been a year of significant growth and momentum for #CommunitySolar thanks to their powerful advocacy and leadership in their respective roles. ☀ https://lnkd.in/eWPcCTYb
Coalition for Community Solar Access
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Washington, DC 8,357 followers
National Coalition of businesses working to expand customer choice and access to solar for all American households.
About us
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) is a national trade association comprised of businesses, non-profits, and community leaders at every level of the solar industry. We work with legislators, regulators, community leaders, and utilities to support the development of equitable policy and regulatory frameworks to empower customers and drive sustainable growth for community solar. The Coalition for Community Solar Access’s vision is to democratize solar energy by creating a more distributed, customer-centric electric grid through access to community solar.
- Website
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http://www.communitysolaraccess.org/
External link for Coalition for Community Solar Access
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Solar, Policy, Regulation, and Community Solar
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 65491
Washington, DC 20035, US
Employees at Coalition for Community Solar Access
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Joe Henri
Senior Vice President Of Policy at Dimension Renewable Energy
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Matthew Hargarten
Vice President of Campaigns at Coalition for Community Solar Access
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Samantha Weaver
Senior Director at Coalition for Community Solar Access
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Jeff Cramer
CEO @ Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) I Future of the Grid
Updates
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Large organizations like Walmart, The Wendy's Company, Rivian, and others are expressing support for #CommunitySolar. ☀️ Why? These projects are a great way to meet clean energy goals, help low-to-moderate- income communities save money on electric bills, and more. Read the full article below featuring insights from CCSA President and CEO Jeff Cramer. https://lnkd.in/eQAqrbrg
Corporate interest in community solar rising in the US
https://www.pv-tech.org
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House Bill 197 stands to help all Ohioans take advantage of the benefits of #CommunitySolar, especially farmers and landowners who could host a project on their land. ☀️ Read more from Ohio small business owner Eric Jennings in the Norwalk Reflector below. https://lnkd.in/ebXmgJSQ
Small business owner encourages innovation
norwalkreflector.com
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The $7 billion #SolarForAll funding presents an unprecedented opportunity for #CommunitySolar growth across the country. Listen to Julia Simon from NPR's segment below to learn more about the future of the program! ☀️ https://lnkd.in/eQKAjZVd
The federal government pours $7 billion into solar energy for low-income households
npr.org
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As Rebecca Schultz from the Natural Resources Council of Maine writes for The Portland Press Herald, oil and gas dependency and weather impacts linked to #climatechange are driving up electricity costs for Mainers. The solution to this problem? Embracing solar energy. ☀️ Read the full piece below. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/etpF2aPv
Opinion: Here's how solar energy benefits Maine
https://www.pressherald.com
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We are hosting the Chicago Solardarity this week! Hope to see you there!
Join us next Thursday, July 18th, for Solardarity in Denver and Chicago! Denver Event: Sponsor: Terracon Time: 5pm to 7pm MT Location: Woods Boss Brewing Company, 2210 California Street, Denver, CO 80205 RSVP today! https://hubs.li/Q02GkgpY0 Chicago Event: Sponsor: Coalition for Community Solar Access Time: 5pm to 7pm CT Location: Randolph Tavern, 188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 RSVP today! https://hubs.li/Q02GkjXW0 Don't miss these free and fun networking events where you can connect with industry leaders, enthusiasts, and community members passionate about solar energy. We can't wait to see you there! To get on the list and hear about future Solardarity events, subscribe to our mailing list! https://hubs.li/Q02GkkSQ0 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Solardarity #PivotEnergy #Sustainability #Networking #Terracon #CCSA
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Join CCSA's Western Regional Director Derek Chernow next Friday, July 18 at the University of California, Riverside Solar Valley Consortium's webinar focused on what's next for #CommunitySolar in #California. Register for free below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHAmz3i7
Solar Valley Consortium Webinar: An Opportunity to Join the Dialogue
cert.ucr.edu
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#CommunitySolar has a key role to play in supporting local farms and boosting state economies. 💸 In Cleveland.com, #Ohio farmer Phil House details how #HB197 stands to help farms like his while bringing new communities into the clean energy economy. Read the full piece below! https://lnkd.in/eJkWV2YF
Community Solar would be a ray of sunshine for small family farms like mine: Phil House
cleveland.com
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Thank you to everyone who played a role in making our 2024 #CommunitySolarSummit come to life last month in Denver. From our lineup of inspiring speakers to the amazing partners and sponsors and 500 attendees, it was a time to celebrate how far we have come as an industry and look forward to what lies ahead. Did you have a favorite part of the event? Let us know below and stay tuned for more information later this year on our 2025 Summit!
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#ICYMI: Last week, we launched our comprehensive Policy Roadmap based on years of state program innovation and industry experience. Our hope is that this guidance will help bolster our industry's strong momentum.☀️ Read more about it below in pv magazine USA. https://lnkd.in/gQaAtnT4
Roadmap to designing an efficient community solar program
https://pv-magazine-usa.com