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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 6/3/21 Matt Chester 6/3/21

Welcome Josh Gould, New Expert in the Digital Utility Community- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

We spend a lot of time on Energy Central talking about innovation, but it’s not a buzzword to us—it’s way more than that. Our community members truly take innovation to heart and they’re constantly looking for the best and most exciting new programs that will be taking their utilities and stakeholders to the next level.

Matt Chester 6/1/21 Matt Chester 6/1/21

Welcome H. Christine Richards: New Expert in the Utility Management Community - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

The utility industry is navigating into unchartered waters in many ways right now and in the coming years: digital technologies, the era of the prosumer, clean energy mandates, and so much more. In light of these grand evolutions across the landscape, leaders who have their fingers on the pulse of the industry are more important than ever.

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.