Maryland DC Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association

The Maryland DC Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (CHESSA) is a non-profit organization located in Washington, United States. Founded in 1984, CHESSA is a trade association with a staff of three employees and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. CHESSA represents a broad range of stakeholders within the solar energy industry, including manufacturers, installers, distributors, and component suppliers. Their members design, sell, integrate, install, maintain, and finance solar energy equipment for residential, commercial, and institutional customers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, and Virginia. In addition to these core players, CHESSA also encompasses a network of supporting professionals such as accountants, attorneys, builders, architects, electricians, plumbers, and consultants. To support its membership, CHESSA actively engages in policy formation and advocacy, market representation, networking, education, and the provision of additional benefits. The association publishes a quarterly newsletter, hosts an annual solar energy conference, workshops, and a webinar series, and conducts targeted analyses and industry reports. For more information, visit CHESSA's website at mdvseia.org.