Coalition for Community Solar Access

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

We are looking for Sr. Director of National Programs and Partnerships to join our team! This role will: ?? Drive, manage, track and engage through effective advocacy with federal legislation that impacts the #CommunitySolar industry, ?? Track and engage through effective advocacy with federal administrative agency actions that impact the community solar industry (IRA implementation, EPA’s Solar for All Program and Clean Energy tax credits, etc) ?? and more! Sound like you? Apply below. ?? https://lnkd.in/egV9EzFz

Join our Vice President of Policy Molly Knoll on Tuesday, 11/19 at Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association's #SolarFocus24 in Baltimore, MD. Molly will be speaking about ways to modernize our electric grid while minimizing ratepayer impact and opening up market access to solar and storage. Learn more and register here ?? https://lnkd.in/eZ2ygcdW

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Director of Government Affairs to join the CCSA team! This role will: ?? Develop new community solar markets across the country by building relationships with state legislators and regulators ?? Develop and engage local coalitions ? Execute public affairs strategies all with the goal of passing legislation that enables competitive #CommunitySolar Learn more about the position below. https://lnkd.in/eZq_zsep

Do you know anyone looking for a career in energy? We're hiring a new Director of Government Affairs to help us pass community solar legislation in more states. This role will develop relationships with state legislators and regulators, develop and engage local coalitions, and execute public affairs and communications strategies to pass legislation that enables competitive community solar.?Click the link to read the job description and instructions on how to apply.

The Community Power Accelerator?is a $10 million dollar prize that fast-tracks the efforts of new, emerging and expanding solar developers to grow successful community-benefiting distributed solar projects. Round 3 of the prize closes on 12/17. Learn more about the prize and if your project is eligible below. ?? https://lnkd.in/gyBKfVJG

When it comes to electricity price spikes in Maine, #CommunitySolar is not the problem; it's part of the solution. This form of local, renewable energy can help lower costs and increase resiliency for Mainers. More from Rep. Ziegler below in The Portland Press Herald. ?? https://lnkd.in/epRXmcff

CCSA is thrilled to announce an opening for a Director of Emerging Markets — a pivotal role in expanding community solar access across the U.S. This role will be instrumental in: Shaping New Markets: Forge strong relationships with state legislators and regulators to drive meaningful policy change. Building Local Coalitions: Engage diverse communities and stakeholders in the push for energy choice and affordability. Advancing Public Affairs: Lead strategic initiatives that enable competitive, clean energy solutions for everyone. Passionate about creating lasting impact in clean energy policy? Know someone who is? Apply today and help us bring community solar to more communities nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gP3En_KZ

Last week, President and CEO Jeff Cramer joined pv magazine USA week to discuss the vital role of #CommunitySolar and other distributed energy resources in our #CleanEnergy economy. ?? Watch the recordings below. https://lnkd.in/d9qxQ5YM

Join us at the #CleanEnergy Industries Reception alongside Advanced Energy United, Advanced Power Alliance, American Clean Power Association (ACP), Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), SEIA and others in Anaheim, CA on Sunday, November 10! Learn more and RSVP below. ?? https://lnkd.in/eTsrNSEM