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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 10/26/22 Matt Chester 10/26/22

Benefits of Energy Storage for Landowners

If you're thinking about leasing land for solar, you should also be thinking about batteries …

Matt Chester 10/26/22 Matt Chester 10/26/22

Social Cost of Carbon: A Case for Energy Storage and Renewables

It is no mystery that climate change is the most significant problem our society must overcome. Further, the need to eliminate carbon emissions from the energy sector remains among the most critical components to mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis

Matt Chester 10/12/22 Matt Chester 10/12/22

Energy Policy: Trending in the Right Direction for Energy Storage Companies like Joule Case

Enthusiasm for policy to support clean and advanced clean energy technologies has swelled in recent years, becoming a mainstay campaign promise regardless of region or political affiliation. Leaders at the national stage may still quarrel about the best way to support emerging energy technologies, but recognition that government action can and should speed up the types of technologies that will keep the grid reliable, prevent the worst threats of climate change, and maintain affordable power for customers is finally pervasive.

Matt Chester 9/15/22 Matt Chester 9/15/22

Quantifying the Missed Opportunity of Solar Without Storage

At the turn of the 21st century, solar energy technology existed but it was far off and still futuristic. In fact, it wasn’t until 2010 or so that solar panels started to pop up on the rooftops of homes and businesses more noticeably and in utility-scale solar farms, and then ultimately seeing exponential growth.

Matt Chester 5/11/22 Matt Chester 5/11/22

Energy and Carbon Impacts of Various Outdoor Events

As the summer approaches, people are once again anticipating the return of months full of outdoor events. And in a world that’s still emerging from the COVID fog, where events were cancelled and people were avoiding crowds even in outdoor venues, this upcoming season is set to see an exciting reemergence of these cherished events.

Matt Chester 5/11/22 Matt Chester 5/11/22

Municipalities Investing in Sustainability: A Timely and Unbeatable Opportunity

The ‘green’ revolution was once trumpeted by a vocal and passionate minority of folks. Today, the march towards sustainability has become one embraced by popular demand across sectors, geographies, and classes. Sustainability is eagerly discussed in board rooms as well as at the grassroots level, in urban centers and in small rural towns, and at every step along the supply chain.