Matt Chester is an Energy Analyst, Consultant, and Writer who operates the consultancy Chester Energy & Policy. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia with a focus on both Civil Engineering and Science & Technology Policy. Matt spent the first decade of his career at high-powered consulting firms in Washington, DC, working exclusively with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clients. He collaborated with various DOE offices and laboratories, including the EERE, EIA, and CIO.