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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 4/16/24 Matt Chester 4/16/24

Keeping Workers Safe, Optimizing Maintenance, and Moving to the Future with Drones with Corey Hitchcock and Christina Park of Skydio [Power Perspectives Conversations at Distributech 2024]

In recent years, drones have emerged as symbols of innovation across a diverse set of sectors. However, the initial encounters with drones at industry conferences were characterized by curiosity and speculation about their future implications. Frequently, skeptics tended to perceive more challenges than opportunities, labeling drones as a solution in search of a problem. However, discussions with Skydio's Corey Hitchcock (Utility Solutions Specialist) and Christina Park (Senior Director of Energy Strategy) at Distributech 2024 revealed a shifting perspective on drones, especially when it comes to the power sector.

Matt Chester 3/27/24 Matt Chester 3/27/24

Exploring the Future of Utilities and Energy Infrastructure with Carlos Nouel of National Grid and Amith Kota of Landis+Gyr [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024]

The utility sector is undergoing massive transformation, and one needs to look no further than the evolving conversations from one year to the next at a conference like DISTRIBUTECH about the ‘hot’ topic of the moment and the technologies that move from speculation to hype to pilot and ultimately scalable practice.

Matt Chester 3/22/24 Matt Chester 3/22/24

Demonstrating in Real-Time the Power of Collaboration for Next-Generation Grid Technology with ABB’s Jesse Koskela [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024]

Amidst the dynamic atmosphere of the DISTRIBUTECH 2024 conference, a focal point for industry influencers shaping the future of energy, Jesse Koskela and his ABB colleagues stood out as key contributors in the discourse on groundbreaking innovations in grid technology

Matt Chester 3/21/24 Matt Chester 3/21/24

Surveying Today to Understand the Future of Power Distribution with Mauricio Subieta of Nokia [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024 Conversations]

In the bustling halls of DISTRIBUTECH 2024, where the latest innovations in power distribution once again took center stage, the Nokia booth was constantly filled with experts and professionals from the utility sector gathered to delve into the latest offerings brought forth by the Nokia team. Mauricio Subieta, the company’s Chief Technology Officer of the Energy Segment, found himself immersed in a constant stream of inquiries and discussions, eagerly sharing his insights and expertise with the shuffling crowd of industry leaders.

Matt Chester 9/12/23 Matt Chester 9/12/23

USEA Virtual Press Briefing Series: The Transformative Future for Utilities: Turbulent and Exciting

Not since its introduction at the end of the 19th century has electricity faced such a transformative future. It is in the process of remaking itself megawatt by megawatt.