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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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USEA Virtual Press Briefing: Tough Times, Hard Choices in Store for Utilities This Year
Utility resilience is a life-and-death matter in extreme cold and heat this year. Last year was a rough one for utilities, and they made it through with planning, technical expertise and collaborations. Heat hung over most of the country and Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit on 54 days, setting another record.
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Welcome Your New Expert Interview Series: Katrina Mancini, New Expert in The Energy Collective- [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]
In the dynamic landscape of public affairs and sustainable energy, Katrina Mancini emerges as a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience as a Public Affairs Manager. Her role extends beyond conventional boundaries, serving as a liaison and first point of contact for Corning Energy Corporation, where she intricately navigates strategic partnerships among subsidiaries, municipalities, and economic development authorities.
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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.

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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.

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.
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