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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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Building with Dynamic Glass
The buildings sector is responsible for 39% of all U.S. energy use, including 75% of total electricity consumption.
When smart windows are implemented in buildings optimally, the energy and cost savings can be 20% for heating and cooling needs and 15% for lighting requirements.
Keeping Urban Environments Cool with Green Roofs
Green roofs allow for a building to use 10% less energy during winter months
Heat pumps are becoming a hotter topic in the clean energy future
Increasing a Building’s Energy System Efficiency Via the Rooftop: Past, Present, and Future
With so much understandable focus on transitioning energy generation from fossil fuels to clean energy, stakeholders must not overlook some of the lowest hanging fruit in the energy realm: energy efficiency. Well-planned energy efficiency programs and technologies represent one of the most critical and natural win-wins out there. Energy efficiency allows for conserving of energy without sacrificing output, meaning buildings and customers cut costs, power providers minimize how much demand they need to reach, and fewer greenhouse gases are spilled into the atmosphere.
Green Homes From the Ground Up: How the Materials Used to Build Your House Can Be The Most Important Sustainability Decision
When most people consider making their homes 'green' or 'sustainable,' they gravitate to the same typical solutions:
Purchasing appliances and devices that are more energy efficient;
Upgrading the building envelope through insulation and high-performance windows; or even
Committing to personal habit changes, like turning the lights off more or only running the dishwasher when it's full.
Solar Head of State: An Interview with Director and Co-Founder James Ellsmoor
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