From firehouses to jails to major manufacturing hubs, Cherry Street Energy is redefining what it means to build a distributed power plant—and they’re just getting started.CEO Michael Chanin returns to SunCast to unpack Cherry Street’s explosive growth across the Southeast, including why customers trust them more than their actual local utilities, how hybrid systems are becoming the norm, and what it takes to build a 100-year business in solar.With deep roots in culture and customer service, Cherry Street is proving that the future of power isn’t just clean—it’s branded, local, and built to last. If you’re wondering what leadership looks like in this phase of the energy transition, you can look no further than Michael and the enduring business he and his team are building.You’ll discover:🔹 The mindset that sets Cherry Street apart from the competition🔹 How they’re expanding from schools to Fortune 500 clients🔹 Why culture is the most important differentiator in business🔹 What it takes to be the trusted power provider—even without solar on-siteYour forever customers are waiting. Build something they can’t ignore.Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: <a href="https://www.opensolar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/opensolar</a>If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to their contact info in the show notes on the blog at <a href="https://suncast.media/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/episodes/</a>.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is <a href="https://suncast.media/cps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPS America</a>!You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at <a href="https://www.suncast.media/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.suncast.media/sponsors</a>.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 850 other founder stories and startup advice at <a href="https://www.suncast.media" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.suncast.media</a>.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valence</a>, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/</a>You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo</a><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/LinkedIn%20-%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus</a>

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