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Chester Energy and Policy started in 2017 as a blog before blossoming into a full consulting business. The goal of the blog originally was simple: answer interesting questions in the world of energy & sustainability that weren’t being answered elsewhere, tapping into energy data sets, expert interviews, and a unique lens.

Today, the blog section of Chester Energy and Policy seeks to continue that mission: answering interesting questions. If you have a question that you think is worth diving into for a blog post, reach out and let us know! .

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Matt Chester 5/31/21 Matt Chester 5/31/21

Even Batteries Are Bigger in the Lonestar State: Tesla Taking Utility-Scale Storage to Texas

Earlier this Spring, observers in the world of energy started seeing some mysterious headlines discussing a secret utility-scale battery being built at unprecedented size. Energy storage has long promised to be one of the most transformative technologies within our grasps.

Matt Chester 5/24/21 Matt Chester 5/24/21

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH UTILITY CUSTOMERS WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

The past year and a half have presented utility customers with unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Economic turmoil led to bills remaining unpaid, utilities ceasing shutoffs, and more.

Matt Chester 5/13/21 Matt Chester 5/13/21

Welcome Brian Lindamood: New Expert in the Customer Care Community - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

The relationship between utility and customer is becoming more engaging and direct than ever before. Gone are the days where the only times a customer interacted with their utility were during two unsavory events: paying the monthly bill and reporting power outages.

Matt Chester 5/6/21 Matt Chester 5/6/21

Checking In with Energy Central’s Experts: Dave Bryant, Expert in the Transmission Professionals Community - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

Late in 2019, we welcomed Dave Bryant as a new expert in the Transmission Professionals Group at Energy Central. Dave is the Director of Technology at CTC Global and he is passionate and well-versed in all things related to grid technology and quickly, affordably, and efficiently delivering power across the wires connecting the grid.

Matt Chester 5/6/21 Matt Chester 5/6/21

The Unlikely Marriage of Gas & Renewables: Diving Into Renewable Natural Gas

When most people think of renewable energy, the mind goes straight to solar PV panels glistening on a sunny day, blistering winds moving wind turbines, and the traditional renewable infrastructure.

Matt Chester 5/4/21 Matt Chester 5/4/21

Welcome Kip Fox: New Expert in the Grid Professionals Community [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview Series]

Advocates for the grid have called out for a while how this critical infrastructure was being overlooked and neglected, but recently it appears that the tide is shifting.