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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 7/29/21 Matt Chester 7/29/21

Welcome Chris Guttman-McCabe, New Expert in the Digital Utility Community - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

The utility sector has arguably never been more exciting and dynamic as it is today, at least perhaps the most innovative since the early days of the power industry’s infancy. The rate at which new technologies and digital solutions are being connected to the grid and empowering customers and energy providers alike is exhilarating, and it’s creating new opportunities left and right.

Matt Chester 7/26/21 Matt Chester 7/26/21

Demand Response and Energy Efficiency - Assets Akin to Generation

The backbone of the utility industry has always been the generation sector. No matter where you are in the supply chain of energy, it all can be traced back to power plants or other sources of generating where electricity is created.

Matt Chester 7/22/21 Matt Chester 7/22/21

Welcome Andrew Blakers, New Expert in the Clean Power Group- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

Clean power has been buzzing for years now, but it truly feels like as we move out of the pandemic and look at spending to spur the economy, create jobs, and protect us from the perils of climate change that the clean and renewable energy industry has renewed purpose, excitement, and momentum.

Matt Chester 7/21/21 Matt Chester 7/21/21

These 10 States Are Leading Solar Energy Installation in 2022

Solar energy has been among the fastest-growing sources of power generation in the U.S. in recent years, catapulting from 1.2 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of generation in 2010 to over 90.1 billion kWh in 2020.

Matt Chester 7/18/21 Matt Chester 7/18/21

It's Reshaping Energy: Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is occurring across the globe, and it is affecting nearly every aspect of our lives. Even electrical production, transmission, and distribution operations are finding ways to improve efficiency, security, and reliability by transforming physical infrastructure into digital systems.

Matt Chester 7/8/21 Matt Chester 7/8/21

WHY DIGITAL BILLING AND PAYMENT IN UTILITIES IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER

After more than a year of lockdowns and limited physical contact, use of digital channels across industries has escalated to an all-time high. Therefore, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen an immense increase in consumer demand for digital engagement with their utility.