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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 writes for EnergyDegrees.org, covering energy engineering, energy management, and related subjects. Matt’s professional experience includes time spent as a consultant on energy policy issues for companies contracted to the U.S. Department of Energy; providing unique market analysis and policy insights for clients in energy, sustainability, and cleantech; and offering data-backed energy insights as a part of his company, Chester Energy & Policy.
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