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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 7/11/24 Matt Chester 7/11/24

The City of Alamo Funds $4.4M Infrastructure Modernization Project with Energy Savings

The City of Alamo is a humble and hard-working city in the southern region of Texas, a vibrant community situated in Hidalgo County. It is renowned for its cultural heritage and agricultural industry. In recent years, the City of Alamo has sought to set itself apart and take the right action in its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Matt Chester 7/10/24 Matt Chester 7/10/24

USEA Virtual Press Briefing: Electron Renaissance: A Rebirth of Invention in the Energy Space

A whole suite of new technologies is headed for the electric space in an Electron Renaissance. Within the next decade, these new technologies will begin to be felt —some with major impact.

Matt Chester 6/18/24 Matt Chester 6/18/24

Navigating the Currents of Change: Insights from Alfonso Mugueta, VP of Planning & Coordination at AVANGRID [Power Perspectives Conversations at IEEE PES T&D 2024]

On the first day of the IEEE PES T&D Conference, standing room only remained for the panel session “3 AM Topics That Keep Our Executives Awake – A Multi-Utility / Multi-Disciplinary Perspective”. Evidently, conference attendees seemed eager to see what issues were atop the priority list of utility decisionmakers, including panelist Alfonso Mugueta, representing AVANGRID as Vice President of Planning & Coordination.

Matt Chester 6/5/24 Matt Chester 6/5/24

USEA Virtual Press Briefing: The Deepening Electric Supply Crisis

The warnings have been issued. The numbers are in. There is trouble ahead for the U.S. electricity supply system, and the fixes may take years.Willie Phillips, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said, “Our country is facing an unprecedented surge in demand for affordable electricity while confronting extreme weather threats to the reliability of our grid, and trying to stay one step ahead of massive technological changes we are seeing in our society.”

Matt Chester 4/24/24 Matt Chester 4/24/24

Getting to Know Your Experts: Tom Helmer, Executive Solution Architect at UDC - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

As the energy industry hurtles forward at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial to pause and take stock of the groundbreaking developments shaping its trajectory. In this exclusive interview with Tom Helmer, Executive Solution Architect at UDC and established member of Energy Central’s Network of Experts, we delve into the latest advancements and projects driving innovation.

Matt Chester 4/20/24 Matt Chester 4/20/24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s Path to 59% Reduction in Energy Costs

When people think of installing the latest energy innovations, the types of facilities may be ones like cutting-edge universities, office buildings for the tech sector, or other pillars of modern and sustainable industries.