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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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![Welcome Praveen Agrawal, New Expert in the Digital Utility Community- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a22adfefec3776e953e90/1673222125983-4O9KXKNG0AZ7EL2STQMR/agarwal+pic.jpg)
Welcome Praveen Agrawal, New Expert in the Digital Utility Community- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]
Utilities have truly grown and evolved over the decades. Whereas early on, electricity was the only real commodity, these days the digitalization of the power sector has made the associated data just as valuable and critical to utility leaders.
How Energy Storage can Benefit Corporate Budgeting: Reliable Electricity Spending in 2023 and Beyond
As one calendar year slowly turns to a new one, many companies are deep in their corporate budgeting season. Evaluating financial health over the past 12 months and planning for what can be done better in the year ahead or beyond is imperative for any successful company.
Lon Huber, Senior VP at Duke Energy, Discusses with Energy Central His Team’s SEPA Utility Transformation Award
Earlier this fall, the Smart Electric Power Alliance announced the winners of its annual SEPA Utility Transformation Awards, a program which recognizes projects, programs, partners, and individuals who are driving the utility industry innovatively to the modern, carbon-free energy future.
HOW LONG DO E-SCOOTERS LAST?
Hundreds of cities across the globe have welcomed shared electric micromobility, including e-scooters and e-bikes, as an effective tool to close the last-mile gap and serve short urban trips. Research demonstrates that micromobility is a good option for up to 60% of urban journeys.
The Impact of the Midterm Elections on the Utility Industry
The results of the midterm elections are finalized and Republicans have obtained a narrow majority in the House and the Democrats have retained the Senate.
Energy Storage Spotlight: Solar-Plus-Storage Provides a Non-Wires Alternative for National Grid
As announced earlier this spring, Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) partnered with industry-leading utility National Grid to deliver a solar-plus-storage system providing a non-wires alternative (NWA). This system is a breakthrough solution rarely seen elsewhere.
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