SunCast 864: Michael Chanin: Building a 100-Year Clean Energy Company
Oct 14, 2025
Michael Chanin, CEO of Cherry Street Energy, leads the charge in reshaping distributed power solutions. He reveals how customers have come to trust their unique approach more than local utilities. Michael discusses the rise of hybrid power systems and Cherry Street's rapid expansion across the Southeast. He emphasizes the critical role of company culture in building long-term customer relationships, aiming to create a 100-year legacy in clean energy. Tune in for insights on creating lasting value and trust in the evolving energy landscape.
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Build For The Next Century
- Building a company for the next century means focusing on systems and long-term purpose over short-term wins.
- Michael Chanin frames Cherry Street as a multi-decade project to integrate diverse generation into communities.
Rapid Expansion Across The Southeast
- Cherry Street has expanded from small municipal installs to owning and operating larger distributed generation assets across the Southeast.
- The company doubled capacity and headcount while entering new states and acquiring recapitalized assets.
Barbelled Project Portfolio
- Project sizes are 'barbelled' with many small installs and some multi-megawatt power plants.
- Serving both ends stabilizes capacity and diversifies offtakers for reliability and growth.