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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 1/18/24 Matt Chester 1/18/24

Getting to Know Your Expert Interview Series: iBex Digital’s Mark Wilkinson, Key Expert in the Customer Care Community - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

For those who have been members of Energy Central’s Customer Care Community, you’ll likely recognize the subject of today’s interview as a frequent and high-value collaborator. Mark Wilkinson is a seasoned professional in the industry with nearly 15 years of dedicated expertise in helping utilities and their customer experience teams navigate the complex landscape of customer journeys.

Matt Chester 12/29/23 Matt Chester 12/29/23

Available Degree Programs in the Energy Industry

Matt Chester writes for EnergyDegrees.org, covering energy engineering, energy management, and related subjects. Matt’s professional experience includes time spent as a consultant on energy policy issues for companies contracted to the U.S. Department of Energy; providing unique market analysis and policy insights for clients in energy, sustainability, and cleantech; and offering data-backed energy insights as a part of his company, Chester Energy & Policy.

Matt Chester 12/19/23 Matt Chester 12/19/23

Episode #150: 'Looking Back on 2023: The Best Moments from the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast' [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

To celebrate the end of another year on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this special edition recognizes four years of insightful conversations that have shaped the future of the energy sector. In addition to the podcast being led, as usual, by host Jason Price and Community Manager and podcast producer, Matt Chester, this episode welcomes back the Vice President of Energy Central, Audra Drazga.

Matt Chester 12/11/23 Matt Chester 12/11/23

USEA Virtual Press Briefing: A New Era of Energy Crisis Is Unfolding

What appears to be a perfect storm is forming over the nation’s electricity supply.

This winter may be the first test, and what happens next summer and going forward has many in the industry voicing considerable alarm, including talk of a new energy crisis of indefinite duration.

Matt Chester 11/29/23 Matt Chester 11/29/23

Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Private LTE Networks and the Grid Applications Utilities Are Really Pursuing

A recently released special issue of Energy Central (read it here) discusses how utilities are embracing cutting-edge technologies to transform how they operate and serve their customers. In turn, these benefits help utilities deliver on the vision of a resilient and affordable clean energy future. Hear the perspectives of industry experts discussing how private LTE networks are fueling a wide and growing ecosystem of products, services, devices, and applications directly focused on addressing utility operational challenges and improving the customer experience.

Matt Chester 11/15/23 Matt Chester 11/15/23

Welcome Your New Expert Interview Series: Mohammed Rameez Rizvi, New Expert in the Digital Utility Group - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

The world of utilities is becoming increasingly intertwined with the new, innovative digital tools: from artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things to smart technology all across the grid. For power companies that want to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy remains a possibility, using these tools has been elevated from a neat trend to a certain necessity, and the Energy Central Community Team is always trying to help our community stay on top of this topic.