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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 4/16/26 Matt Chester 4/16/26

USEA Press Briefing: New Rules, Old Trajectories

The tumult produced by President Trump’s global tariffs has added a new urgency to the United States Energy Association’s next virtual press briefing.

There is also the question of electricity imports which are so important to New England and other states along the northern border.

Matt Chester 4/15/26 Matt Chester 4/15/26

Energy Isn’t Red vs. Blue. So Why Do We Keep Pretending It Is?

Recently, power industry decision-making has gotten pulled into the ever-growing vortex of politicization. But in an increasingly divided country, it’s not exactly surprising.

Renewables vs. fossil fuels. An energy transition vs. American Energy Dominance. Beautiful Clean Coal vs. Climate Emergency.

Matt Chester 3/3/26 Matt Chester 3/3/26

We asked hundreds of utility pros about the endangerment finding. Here's what they really think

A major shift in U.S. energy and climate policy has reignited debate across the utility industry. When the Trump administration’s EPA moved to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the scientific determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, it set off a wave of reactions throughout the energy sector. But how do utility professionals themselves actually view the move?

Matt Chester 2/12/25 Matt Chester 2/12/25

USEA Press Briefing: Understanding the Trump Energy Agenda

The Trump administration has made energy one of its cornerstone policies, hoping to produce "energy dominance."

Matt Chester 11/8/24 Matt Chester 11/8/24

Showcasing Innovation: GSA’s Green Proving Ground Program Paves the way for Building Energy Efficiency and Operations Technology

The adoption of new technology in federal building retrofits is stunted by the fear that the technology is not proven—the risk of failure or underperformance is too high. Yet, at a time when the demand for advanced building technologies has never been greater, this caution could be counterproductive. To achieve ambitious carbon reduction targets, buildings must not only adopt but excel in energy efficiency. Recognizing this, the federal government has found it necessary to step up as a leader in fostering and promoting innovative American-made technology. Specifically, the Green Proving Ground (GPG) Program from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has served as a shining example of how public sector initiatives can successfully drive advancements to the next generation of building performance.