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Wednesday, 16 November 2022 5:00 PM - Friday, 18 November 2022 5:00 PM EST

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For over a decade, CHESSA has hosted the Solar Focus Conference, bringing together industry professionals, government officials, and thought leaders. As the region’s leading solar conference, Solar Focus is the best opportunity to boost your connections with solar professionals and promote your company’s brand. No other organization in the DMV offers you greater access to:

• Demonstrating the value of your products and services to CHESSA members & decision makers
• Maximizing your network
• Riveting panel discussion covering today’s hottest industry topics
• Elevating your company as a business partner and resource

Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association

www.chessa.org

CHESSA members are involved in every facet of the solar industry. Our members design, sell, integrate, install, maintain, and finance solar energy equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers throughout the region. Among our ranks are the accountants, attorneys, builders, architects, electricians, plumbers, developers, and consultants who together form the foundation of solar. CHESSA represents sole proprietors and publicly traded companies alike and drives value to the residential, commercial, industrial, community and utility scale sectors.

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Sessions on Nov 16, 2022

05:00 PM

Kick-off Happy Hour

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMLord Baltimore Skybar

Sessions on Nov 17, 2022

08:00 AM

Women in Solar Breakfast

08:00 AM - 09:00 AMCalvert Ballroom
  • Lily Qi

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    Maryland House of Delegates

Sponsors

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Opening Remarks

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09:20 AM

IRA Plenary Session

09:20 AM - 10:20 AMCalvert Ballroom
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  • Scott Hennessey

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Speed Networking

10:25 AM - 10:45 AMCalvert Ballroom
10:40 AM

When More is Less – Electrification and Climate Goals

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  • Ethan Holmes

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  • Jordan Taylor

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PJM – A Look into the Future

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Sessions on Nov 18, 2022

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CHESSA Member Meeting / State Policy Update

08:00 AM - 09:00 AMCalvert Ballroom

Buffet Breakfast

08:00 AM - 09:00 AMCalvert Ballroom
09:30 AM

Keynote Speaker: An Interview with Chairman Jason Stanek

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  • Brian George

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Keynote speaker: A Fireside Chat with Angela Navarro

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  • Angela Navarro

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Networking Lunch – A Rise of Solar in DC with Chairman Emile Thompson

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  • Emile Thompson

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01:20 PM - 02:20 PMTheatre Room
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  • Cindy McCabe

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A Developer’s Guide to Successfully Permitting at the Local Level

01:20 PM - 02:20 PMVersailles Room
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  • Leslie Elder

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Energy Storage: Building a Diversified & Resilient Grid

02:30 PM - 03:30 PMVersailles Room
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  • Albert Phan

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  • Elly Colmers Cowan

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02:30 PM - 03:30 PMTheatre Room
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  • Andre Eanes

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