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October 21, 2014

Consumer energy expenditures are roughly 5% of disposable income, below long-term average


October 17, 2014

Energy for growing and harvesting crops is a large component of farm operating costs


October 10, 2014

Net energy imports as share of consumption at lowest level in 29 years


October 7, 2014

Less severe weather means lower expected household heating bills this winter


September 25, 2014

Everywhere but Northeast, fewer homes choose natural gas as heating fuel


September 11, 2014

Despite decline in some regions, world oil consumption still seen rising


September 10, 2014

EIA's forecast of 2014 gasoline use has risen 2 billion gallons (1.6%) in past 10 months


August 21, 2014

Average Brent crude oil prices trade within $5 per barrel range for 13 months in a row


August 15, 2014

Reasons for projected natural gas-fired generation growth vary by region


August 6, 2014

EIA mapping tool shows which U.S. energy facilities are in areas at risk of flooding


July 30, 2014

Oil prices drive projected enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide


July 29, 2014

As cash flow flattens, major energy companies increase debt, sell assets


July 22, 2014

Fuel economy and average vehicle cost vary significantly across vehicle types


July 18, 2014

Light-duty vehicles’ share of transportation energy use is projected to fall


July 16, 2014

EIA projects modest needs for new electric generation capacity


July 14, 2014

Flickr page and other tools make EIA data more accessible


June 26, 2014

Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise


June 13, 2014

Projected growth in natural gas-fired generation is influenced by resource availability


June 9, 2014

Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply


June 4, 2014

NOAA predicts relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season


May 7, 2014

EIA releases complete Annual Energy Outlook 2014 report


April 30, 2014

Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share


April 29, 2014

Renewable electricity generation projections sensitive to cost, price, policy assumptions


April 23, 2014

Projected bulk chemicals output varies across alternative energy price scenarios


April 21, 2014

Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others


April 9, 2014

Summer average gasoline price expected to be close to last year's level


April 7, 2014

Tight oil-driven production growth reduces need for U.S. oil imports


March 19, 2014

LED bulb efficiency expected to continue improving as cost declines


March 13, 2014

EIA projects record natural gas storage injection in 2014 to boost stocks from 11-year low


February 19, 2014

Gas-to-liquids plants face challenges in the U.S. market


February 14, 2014

AEO2014 projects more coal-fired power plant retirements by 2016 than have been scheduled


February 12, 2014

EIA releases assessment of short-term uncertainties for global oil supply


January 28, 2014

Most homes have central thermostats on heating and cooling equipment


January 13, 2014

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in 2013 expected to be 2% higher than in 2012


January 6, 2014

Change in energy prices mixed in 2013 as prices of nonenergy commodities fell


December 16, 2013

Increased tight oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce petroleum and liquid imports


December 5, 2013

Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use


December 3, 2013

Future world energy demand driven by trends in developing countries


November 21, 2013

EPA issues proposed rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard


October 25, 2013

Waste fuels are a significant energy source for U.S. manufacturers


October 18, 2013

Electricity use by machine drives varies significantly by manufacturing industry


October 8, 2013

Heating costs for most households are forecast to rise from last winter’s level


October 3, 2013

Nearly 80% of EIA’s website users come from outside the energy industry


September 4, 2013

Trends in natural gas storage capacity utilization vary by region


August 19, 2013

EIA publishes state fact sheets on residential energy consumption and characteristics


August 16, 2013

Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth


August 15, 2013

The South anchors growth in use of electricity for air conditioning since 1993


August 9, 2013

China poised to become the world’s largest net oil importer later this year


July 25, 2013

EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040


July 9, 2013

EIA releases energy infrastructure map with real-time storm information


June 20, 2013

Industrial sector natural gas use rising


June 14, 2013

U.S. crude oil production could reach 10 million barrels per day by 2040


June 13, 2013

What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013?


June 5, 2013

U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank


June 4, 2013

Bulk chemicals industry uses 5% of U.S. energy


June 3, 2013

RINs and RVOs are used to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard


May 22, 2013

Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation


May 13, 2013

Mexico Week: U.S. is Mexico’s primary energy trade partner amid shifting trade dynamics


May 3, 2013

Transportation fuel use is a key factor in the outlook for U.S. oil imports


May 2, 2013

U.S. exports of liquefied petroleum gases projected to continue through 2040


April 30, 2013

Extending current energy policies would reduce U.S. energy use, carbon dioxide emissions


April 25, 2013

Long-term outlook for nuclear generation depends on lifetime of existing capacity


April 23, 2013

Future power market shares of coal, natural gas generators depend on relative fuel prices


April 17, 2013

Abundant U.S. supply, low demand could cut dependence on liquid fuel imports


April 15, 2013

EIA releases additional Annual Energy Outlook 2013 content


April 10, 2013

Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012


April 1, 2013

India’s economic growth is driving its energy consumption


March 22, 2013

U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing


March 21, 2013

Pennsylvania natural gas production rose 69% in 2012 despite reduced drilling activity


March 1, 2013

U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040


February 12, 2013

Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes


February 6, 2013

Stadiums and arenas use efficient, high wattage lamps


December 20, 2012

U.S. could become the world’s top liquid fuels producer, but how much does it matter?


December 18, 2012

Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector


December 17, 2012

Energy Perspectives: United States energy imports decline while energy exports increase


December 14, 2012

Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption


December 13, 2012

Energy Perspectives: For most fuel sources, domestic production has been increasing


December 12, 2012

Energy Perspectives: The United States has a varied and complex energy flow chart


December 7, 2012

EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers


December 5, 2012

EIA projections show U.S. energy production growing faster than consumption through 2040


December 3, 2012

EIA projects little change in U.S. coal production in 2013


October 23, 2012

U.S. coal exports on record pace in 2012, fueled by steam coal growth


October 16, 2012

ENERGY STAR homes accounted for 26% of new construction in 2011


October 15, 2012

Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances


October 10, 2012

U.S. households forecast to use more heating fuels this winter compared with last winter


October 2, 2012

Regulators approve first commercial hydrokinetic projects in the United States


September 18, 2012

More recycling raises average energy content of waste used to generate electricity


September 17, 2012

Municipal solid waste plants convert garbage to electricity


September 14, 2012

Projected Alaska North Slope oil production at risk beyond 2025 if oil prices drop sharply


August 27, 2012

Projected natural gas prices depend on shale gas resource economics


August 9, 2012

Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012


July 31, 2012

Projected retirements of coal-fired power plants


July 30, 2012

Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years


July 20, 2012

Geology and technology drive estimates of technically recoverable resources


July 2, 2012

EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology


June 28, 2012

AEO2012 considers three cases for the future of world oil prices


June 27, 2012

Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage


June 25, 2012

AEO2012 has energy projections and analyses of legislation, regulations, and side cases


June 22, 2012

Significant potential for plug-in vehicles exists in U.S. housing stock


June 6, 2012

Residential Energy Consumption Survey data show decreased energy consumption per household


April 26, 2012

U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low


March 29, 2012

EIA projects lower coal use by U.S. power sector in 2012


March 8, 2012

U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03


March 5, 2012

Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves construction of first nuclear units in 30 years


March 2, 2012

Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950


February 28, 2012

EIA projects U.S. non-hydro renewable power generation increases, led by wind and biomass


February 27, 2012

Eastern U.S. coal futures prices down in early 2012


February 13, 2012

U.S. coal production rises slightly in 2011 amid lower domestic demand and higher exports


February 10, 2012

Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest


February 9, 2012

U.S. natural gas inventories at end of winter heating season expected highest since 1983


February 8, 2012

Tight oil, Gulf of Mexico deepwater drive projected increases in U.S. crude oil production


February 3, 2012

Most states have Renewable Portfolio Standards


January 26, 2012

Domestic supply of liquid fuels projected to increase, resulting in fewer imports


January 24, 2012

U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive


January 23, 2012

EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release


December 2, 2011

Light bulb standards begin taking effect in 2012


November 28, 2011

Beyond natural gas and electricity; more than 10% of U.S. homes use heating oil or propane


November 14, 2011

Strong finish to 2011 natural gas storage injection season on Oct. 31


October 25, 2011

High heating oil prices discourage heating oil supply contracts for the upcoming winter


October 21, 2011

Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors


October 12, 2011

EIA projects record winter household heating oil prices in the Northeast


September 28, 2011

Renewable energy shows strongest growth in global electric generating capacity


September 19, 2011

China and India account for half of global energy growth through 2035


September 12, 2011

Purchase of newer refrigerators slows during economic downturn


July 14, 2011

Colombia's oil production at highest level since 1999


May 27, 2011

AEO Issues in Focus: Effects of different oil price paths


May 26, 2011

Coal likely to remain most prevalent fuel for electricity generation


May 24, 2011

Capital costs have major impact on projected power sector investments


May 6, 2011

U.S. households increase use of consumer electronics


May 5, 2011

Decoupling treatment of electric and gas utilities can differ within a State


May 4, 2011

State programs encourage energy efficiency programs by adjusting utilities' cost recovery


May 3, 2011

Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions


May 2, 2011

Additional appliance standards could significantly reduce residential energy use


April 26, 2011

Annual Energy Outlook 2011 contains extensive analysis of side cases


April 19, 2011

Residential energy survey provides greater detail on many more States


April 11, 2011

U.S. households are incorporating energy–efficient features


March 24, 2011

Electric grid planners: demand response and energy efficiency to increase


March 23, 2011

Incandescent bulbs still play a role in the future of lighting


February 10, 2011

EIA projects rapid growth in unconventional vehicle sales


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