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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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Green Homes From the Ground Up: How the Materials Used to Build Your House Can Be The Most Important Sustainability Decision
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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.

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Rundown of ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient Products of the Year
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Rundown of ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient Products of the Year

As 2018 comes to a close and the New Year approaches, it's high-time for us all to put in our New Year's Resolutions. If the recent findings of the IPCC Climate Change report, which described the immense degree of action needed immediately if we're to stave off catastrophic climate change in time, have stuck with you—and they absolutely should — then perhaps one of your resolutions for 2019 is to make your home as energy efficient as possible. 

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