News & Insights

We’re changing the narrative of the manufacturing industry one story at a time. CMTA’s award-winning storytelling team showcases California’s 30,000 manufacturers by uplifting the voices of our makers. Find industry news and the stories from those “Making California” below. 

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Press Release

Nexamp Solar Joins CMTA

Dec 16, 2024

Sacramento, Calif.The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new associate member, Nexamp Solar, to the organization today.

“I am honored to welcome our newest associate member to CMTA,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “Nexamp provides a much-needed resource for our industry with onsite solar and energy storage solutions for companies across the country.”

Nexamp Solar develops, owns and operates solar farms and onsite generation and storage for commercial entities. Founded in 2007 by two U.S. Army veterans, Nexamp aims to build the future of energy to be clean, simple and accessible. Today, the company is a national leader in the clean energy space, offering storage and energy solutions for public and commercial use.

Nexamp owns and operates all its solar and storage projects and manages every stage of the process, including development, design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance, and energy sales.

“Nexamp is thrilled to join the CMTA to bring our onsite solar energy and battery storage solutions to more businesses across California,” said Brion Fitzpatrick, Vice President, Business Development of Nexamp. “With energy costs soaring and reliability challenges on the rise, Nexamp is ready to help California companies take control of their energy future. As the 2024 leader in distributed generation development and asset ownership nationwide, we’re excited to show CMTA members how we can deliver substantial savings while supporting their sustainability goals.”

As a nationwide company, Nexamp’s California team is ready to meet with CMTA members to discuss solutions for lowering energy costs, supporting reliability, and lowering our carbon footprint.

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The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. 

About Nexamp Solar
Nexamp is a developer, owner and operator of solar energy and energy storage assets. We provide onsite solar and energy storage solutions to utilities and commercial entities across the US. We develop onsite energy solutions to lower your annual energy costs and provide power where it is needed the most, all while meeting your sustainability goals. In 2023, WoodMac ranked Nexamp ‘The largest Community Solar developer and owner in the US’, with millions of acres of solar farms across the country providing solar energy to over 80,000 consumers and Fortune 500 companies. Nexamp also specializes in onsite generation and energy storage where we install on rooftops and carports for commercial and industrial clients. Learn more at Nexamp.com.

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