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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 10/28/21 Matt Chester 10/28/21

Electrical grids under pressure: demand surge and climate change push them to the brink

Climate change and the rising demand for electricity is placing immense pressure on vulnerable power grids. Some regions such as the United States, already appear at times to be on the brink of a power apocalypse.

Matt Chester 10/21/21 Matt Chester 10/21/21

Virtual Bids, Convergence Bids, and How They Work

In deregulated, open energy markets, utilizing day-ahead electricity sales comes with the goal to ensure those markets operate as efficiently as possible, ensuring that predicted demand is matched with the most affordable and dispatchable energy supply. In order to accomplish this, the independent system operators (ISOs) and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) will often tap into tools known as virtual bids or convergence bids.

Matt Chester 10/15/21 Matt Chester 10/15/21

Cryptocurrency and Energy Generation: Natural Partners or Potential Problem Spot?

Matt Chester 10/15/21 Matt Chester 10/15/21

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

The utility industry is undoubtedly in the midst of numerous massive transitions, including the clean energy transition and the digital revolution. Both these trends for energy providers are leading to new technologies, strategies, and more. But what’s important to note is that these changes aren’t happening in a vacuum, and in fact they are moving in lockstep. Digital technology enables greater clean energy penetration, and the incentives towards clean power are creating new digital opportunities as well.

Matt Chester 10/14/21 Matt Chester 10/14/21

Broker Strategies for the Current Energy Price Surge

For many market trends in the energy industry, they only reach the mainstream headlines once they start impacting the wallets of individuals and businesses. In recent weeks, energy price surges have been reported in trade press as they impact the European and Asian markets, and the impacts of these trends are now reaching stateside meaning U.S. energy consumers are paying attention and asking questions.

Matt Chester 10/14/21 Matt Chester 10/14/21

Bringing Utility Customer Communications Management Under One Umbrella

Utility companies must constantly juggle many different technical and business aspects to keep the lights on for their customers. From electricity generation to power transmission, to grid upgrades, to responding to outages, to the shift to clean energy, to the integration of new digital technology...The prospects are enough to make anyone’s head spin. While keeping those physical lights shining for homes and businesses across the service area is the number one goal, energy leaders know that keeping the metaphorical lights on at the utility is just as important and complex as utility customer communications management. They have to ensure that all customer interactions occur smoothly, accurately, and in a timely manner.