Matthew C.
Orlando, FL
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Energy Analyst
$165.00/hr
My name is Matt Chester, and I am an energy and policy professional located in Orlando, FL (by way of Washington, DC). I have over a decade of experience working in energy technology, federal energy policy, and other related fields. My educational background includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, graduating with high honors and a focus on both Civil Engineering and Science & Technology Policy.
I have since held a number of positions in the energy technology and energy policy fields, focusing mainly as a consultant contracting with the Department of Energy (DOE). I have worked with a number of Offices and Laboratories in DOE, including the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and more. Among the varied array of projects I’ve been a part of at DOE are supporting the public rulemaking process for EERE’s Appliance and Equipment Standards Program (contributing to areas including the engineering analyses, market analyses, and government and technical writing), providing quality control and fact check reviews for public facing documents and reports, and assisting with the project management of updating the cyber security requirements for DOE employees and contractors. I’ve also had the opportunity to work at a D.C.-based non-profit for energy policy issues to research and analyze green building technologies and initiatives.
Starting in late 2017, I created Chester Energy and Policy (www.ChesterEnergyandPolicy) where I research, conduct analysis, and write on all topics across the industries of energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability, federal energy/climate change policy, and more. I've been using Upwork successfully to find opportunities to work with new people/companies, generate partnerships, collaborate with new clients, and create ongoing relationships that allow me to build my business, and more.
As I develop the work I've done for clients, some new skillsets I've developed that I can offer out to you include:
- Podcast creation, writing, production, editing, and publication
- Community management to build an audience for and engagement in online communities
- Educational tool creation, including presentations, reading syllabuses, quizzes/tests, and more
- Grant writing, grant research, and responding to RFPs as they relate to the field of energy (particularly with government grants)
For any of the above, please reach out to me directly and I'd be happy to send samples and examples of my work, as well as references!
Work history
Solar Adoption/Attitudes Article
Sep 1, 2023
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May 7, 2024
"This was my second project with Matthew - it was just as fantastic as the first. He is an energy expert and communicates complicated concepts easily for the everyday person…
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REAP Grant Application
Oct 31, 2023
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Feb 7, 2024
"Matt did a great job coordinating the data and information needed to write and submit our grants. He is knowledgeable about our renewable energy industry and produced an excellent grant…
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Energy Education Writing
Oct 11, 2023
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Dec 20, 2023
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GHG Emission Calculation Template in Excel - Upwork enterprise client
Jul 27, 2023
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Oct 24, 2023
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VPP Data Research
Oct 2, 2023
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Oct 22, 2023
"Matthew was very helpful on getting me ramped up on virtual power plants. I look forward to expanding the ways we can work together."
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NAESCO Annual R3 Meeting - Press Release
Jul 25, 2023
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Aug 16, 2023
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Renew Americas School Grant - NAESCO Press Release
Jul 7, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
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EaaS Federal Agency Article
Jun 26, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
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Study related to renewable electricity developments, including related policies in selected regions
Jun 12, 2023
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Jun 19, 2023
"Excellent work and delivery. Easy to work with and sets realistic expectations."
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Seeking Writers for Energy Education Website
Apr 19, 2023
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Jun 15, 2023
"We enjoyed working with Matt on our energy website. His writing is thorough and filled with interesting insights. He's friendly and very pleasant to work with, and we look forward…
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Interview 5 executives who work in grid integration
Sep 18, 2023
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On-Going Writing Projects
Aug 16, 2023
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Writing SEO-optimized Blog
Aug 8, 2023
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benefits of moving HQ to riyad ( regional hq )
Aug 4, 2023
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Catchy infographic slides and article
May 25, 2023
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Energy Efficiency Study & Report
May 23, 2023
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Research
May 19, 2023
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Article Heat Pumps
Apr 12, 2023
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Create SLIP Overview Letter
Mar 28, 2023
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Learning about energy industry
Mar 23, 2023
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Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Sustainable Energy
- Energy Optimization
- Content Marketing Strategy