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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 12/27/22 Matt Chester 12/27/22

Episode #107: '2022 Year in Review Highlighting the Top Episodes, Guests, and Moments of the Year' [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has come quite a long way since episode 1 was published in December 2019. Now three years and over 100 episodes in, and we continue to bring the leading voices of the energy and utility sector to our listeners who are working in the industry as well.

Matt Chester 12/14/22 Matt Chester 12/14/22

USEA Energy Briefing Explores Winter Electricity Stress, Load Shedding

Utilities in at least three regions of the country -- the Midwest, the South and New England -- and Texas should be prepared for winter energy shortfalls and load shedding. This is the consensus of numerous prognostications, including from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the industry’s own forecaster.

Matt Chester 11/29/22 Matt Chester 11/29/22

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

Utilities have truly grown and evolved over the decades. Whereas early on, electricity was the only real commodity, these days the digitalization of the power sector has made the associated data just as valuable and critical to utility leaders.

Matt Chester 11/22/22 Matt Chester 11/22/22

How Energy Storage can Benefit Corporate Budgeting: Reliable Electricity Spending in 2023 and Beyond

As one calendar year slowly turns to a new one, many companies are deep in their corporate budgeting season. Evaluating financial health over the past 12 months and planning for what can be done better in the year ahead or beyond is imperative for any successful company.

Matt Chester 11/18/22 Matt Chester 11/18/22

Lon Huber, Senior VP at Duke Energy, Discusses with Energy Central His Team’s SEPA Utility Transformation Award

Earlier this fall, the Smart Electric Power Alliance announced the winners of its annual SEPA Utility Transformation Awards, a program which recognizes projects, programs, partners, and individuals who are driving the utility industry innovatively to the modern, carbon-free energy future.

Matt Chester 11/17/22 Matt Chester 11/17/22

HOW LONG DO E-SCOOTERS LAST?

Hundreds of cities across the globe have welcomed shared electric micromobility, including e-scooters and e-bikes, as an effective tool to close the last-mile gap and serve short urban trips. Research demonstrates that micromobility is a good option for up to 60% of urban journeys.