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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 4/16/24 Matt Chester 4/16/24

Keeping Workers Safe, Optimizing Maintenance, and Moving to the Future with Drones with Corey Hitchcock and Christina Park of Skydio [Power Perspectives Conversations at Distributech 2024]

In recent years, drones have emerged as symbols of innovation across a diverse set of sectors. However, the initial encounters with drones at industry conferences were characterized by curiosity and speculation about their future implications. Frequently, skeptics tended to perceive more challenges than opportunities, labeling drones as a solution in search of a problem. However, discussions with Skydio's Corey Hitchcock (Utility Solutions Specialist) and Christina Park (Senior Director of Energy Strategy) at Distributech 2024 revealed a shifting perspective on drones, especially when it comes to the power sector.

Matt Chester 4/15/24 Matt Chester 4/15/24

Intelligently Traversing the AI Revolution for a Sustainable Future with Santiago Vasquez, Copperleaf [Power Perspectives Conversations at Distributech 2024]

In the dynamic landscape of the energy and utility sector, the intersection of technology and innovation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping the industry's future. This fact was on display recently at Distributech 2024 as industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators convened to explore the latest trends and developments driving transformation.

Matt Chester 4/8/24 Matt Chester 4/8/24

Piloting the Energy Transition with Stefan Zschiegner and Ty Roberts of Itron [Power Perspectives Conversations at Distributech 2024]

In the fast-evolving landscape of the global energy sector, utility companies are amidst unprecedented challenges and opportunities at a greater scale than ever before. And as the world transitions towards more sustainable and modernized energy sources, the role of technology and innovation has never been more crucial.

Matt Chester 4/3/24 Matt Chester 4/3/24

Empowering the Grid with CTC Global's Strategic Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview]

Energy Central recently had a chance to check back in with one of our long-established members of the Energy Central Network of Experts: Dave Bryant, Director of Technology at CTC Global. Much has gone on since Dave’s last Power Perspectives Interview, namely the company's strategic investment from Endeavour Capital and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

Matt Chester 4/3/24 Matt Chester 4/3/24

USEA Virtual Press Briefing: Fusion: Is Commercialization in Sight?

There are intimations that fusion’s time may have arrived. After more than 70 years of research, huge public funding and many false starts, overblown expectations and sorry disappointments, are the prospects of an electricity-producing fusion plant at hand? Has the key to turn in the door of a vast storehouse of clean electricity become available?

Matt Chester 3/28/24 Matt Chester 3/28/24

Unlocking the Future of Utility Private LTE with Bruce Albright of Burns & McDonnell [Power Perspectives Conversations at DISTRIBUTECH 2024]

Change has become a core theme of the utility industry in recent years, and that type of transformation is not isolated to just one or two areas. Instead, the power sector is amidst multiple true evolutions, driven both by technological advancements and progressing consumer demands.