Mrs. Howe's 8th grade students asked her favorite bday party ever. She never had one, she told them. Months later, on her 47th bday, she walked into class and noticed something oddly, beautifully off. Mrs. Howe was having a birthday party. My column 💕 chicagotribune.com/2024/09/19/hei…

Minute Meetings with all 384 7th and 9th graders!

Love teaching and learning at Loyola University, Chicago. The future is bright with this group!

315 Minute Meetings down. 88 to go!🏅😎❤️

You are Beautiful art wall Melissa Hess

Finished my fall Minute Meetings today, and couldn't resist this photo of a 7th grader's creative nails. We are in good hands with this next group of preteens and teenagers. Melissa Hess

🚀 Looking for the ultimate solar workflow? Ready to close more deals with lightning-fast, accurate designs? Join Energy Toolbase & Solesca on Dec 4th to learn how solar developers boost productivity with streamlined design + sales! 📅 Register free : buff.ly/49fWWZ3

A Chicago letter carrier wrote one of the most enduring Christmas songs of our time... all while walking her route years ago. Take a minute to watch this beautiful story from Mike Lowe wgntv.com/news/cover-sto…

As you head toward a new semester, consider scheduling "on-track conferences." In just 5 minutes, a staff member can invite a student to reflect on their progress and set goals. (Protocol via Connecticut RISE Network) docs.google.com/document/d/1X2…

Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! Step into the new year with accurate, sale-ready design that moves your solar ideas forward. Here’s to progress and innovation in 2025!

I'm so proud of this 14 yr old young woman and the father who believed in her abilities and drove behind her to keep them safe. 🐴🥰 California Fires saving a horse that wasn't hers but refused to load up in the trailer when evacuated. She volunteered to ride it out 14 miles to

🚨 Headed to Midwest Solar Expo? 📍 June 10–11 | Chicago C&I, community, utility-scale devs — let’s connect. Already a customer? Let’s catch up. Curious how Solesca helps 100+ devs streamline from pre-sale to utility approval? Book 1:1 👉 calendly.com/samschierloh/s… #solarenergy

What a great collab!

The grid’s future isn’t one giant machine – it’s millions of smaller ones working in sync. We wrote for @SolarPowerWorld_ about how DERs (solar, batteries, EVs) need coordination, not just capacity, to keep the lights on. 🔗 solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/07/e-plur… #DER #solar #energystorage

Great shoutout to Solesca at minute 35!

🦅Taft Alum ‘16, Jack Suwinski, hit the game winning home run for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 9th against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley today! Amazing! Let’s Go Eagles! #WeAreTaft mlb.com/video/daniel-p…

We made Solar Builder’s 2025 Solar + Storage Software Showcase. Respect to the competitors who made to the list as well. solarbuildermag.com/news/solar-sto… We’ve been heads-down this year, shipping new features almost every week — and it’s paying off in real projects for our clients.

We’re raising the floor for how solar projects get designed. A few big things debut at RE+ 25. Onsite demos are limited. Reserve your first look: buff.ly/NelkS8V Las Vegas • Sept 9–11 • Venetian Level 1, V3020 #REPlus25 #REPlus #pvdesign

Solesca is now the first solar design tool to combine ultra-fast layouts with DNV’s SolarFarmer simulation engine. • Move from layout to lender-ready in minutes • No tool-hopping. No delays. • Powered by a model trusted in 2+ GW of U.S. financings

Your next C&I project starts with a drink – TODAY from 4–6 PM. We’re teaming up with K2 Systems US for Happy Hour at their booth (Venetian Level 2, V7299). Come grab a drink, meet the teams, and get an early look at what’s new in commercial solar. Drinks are on us!