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Annual Energy Outlook 2012

Release Date: June 25, 2012   |  Next Early Release Date: January 23, 2013  |   Report Number: DOE/EIA-0383(2012)

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  • Output growth for energy-intensive industries remains slow.... Read full section
  • Inustrial and commercial sectors lead U.S. growth in primary energy use.... Read full section
  • Transportation energy use grows slowly in comparison with historical trend.... Read full section
  • CAFE and greenhouse gas emissions standards boost vehicle fuel economy.... Read full section
  • Travel demand for personal vehicles increases more slowly than in the past.... Read full section
  • Sales of alternative fuel, fuel flexible, and hybrid vehicles rise.... Read full section
  • Heavy-duty vehicle energy demand continues to grow but slows from historical rates.... Read full section
  • Transportation uses lead growth in consumption of petroleum and other liquids.... Read full section
  • Infrastructure hurdles limit near-term growth in consumption of E15 and E85 fuels.... Read full section

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Reference Case Tables
Table 2. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - United States XLS
Table 2.1. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - New England XLS
Table 2.2. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - Middle Atlantic XLS
Table 2.3. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - East North Central XLS
Table 2.4. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - West North Central XLS
Table 2.5. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - South Atlantic XLS
Table 2.6. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - East South Central XLS
Table 2.7. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - West South Central XLS
Table 2.8. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - Mountain XLS
Table 2.9. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - Pacific XLS
Table 7. Transportation Sector Key Indicators and Delivered Energy Consumption XLS
Table 17. Renewable Energy Consumption by Sector and Source XLS
Table 18. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - United States XLS
Table 18.1. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - New England XLS
Table 18.2. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - Middle Atlantic XLS
Table 18.3. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - East North Central XLS
Table 18.4. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - West North Central XLS
Table 18.5. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - South Atlantic XLS
Table 18.6. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - East South Central XLS
Table 18.7. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - West South Central XLS
Table 18.8. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - Mountain XLS
Table 18.9. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source - Pacific XLS
Table 19. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by End Use XLS
Table 36. Transportation Sector Energy Use by Mode and Type XLS
Table 37. Transportation Sector Energy Use by Fuel Type Within a Mode XLS
Table 38. Light-Duty Vehicle Energy Consumption by Technology Type and Fuel Type XLS
Table 39. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - United States XLS
Table 39.1. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - New England XLS
Table 39.2. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - Middle Atlantic XLS
Table 39.3. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - East North Central XLS
Table 39.4. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - West North Central XLS
Table 39.5. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - South Atlantic XLS
Table 39.6. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - East South Central XLS
Table 39.7. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - West South Central XLS
Table 39.8. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - Mountain XLS
Table 39.9. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales by Technology Type - Pacific XLS
Table 40. Light-Duty Vehicle Stock by Technology Type XLS
Table 41. Light-Duty Vehicle Miles per Gallon by Technology Type XLS
Table 42. Light-Duty Vehicle Miles Traveled by Technology Type XLS
Table 43. Summary of New Light-Duty Vehicle Size Class Attributes XLS
Table 44. Transportation Fleet Car and Truck Fuel Consumption by Type and Technology XLS
Table 45. Transportation Fleet Car and Truck Sales by Type and Technology XLS
Table 46. Transportation Fleet Car and Truck Stock by Type and Technology XLS
Table 47. Transportation Fleet Car and Truck Vehicle Miles Traveled by Type and Technology XLS
Table 48. Air Travel Energy Use XLS
Table 49. Freight Transportation Energy Use XLS
Table 51. Technology Market Penetration in Light-Duty Vehicles XLS
Table 52. New Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy XLS
Table 53. New Light-Duty Vehicle Prices XLS
Table 54. New Light-Duty Vehicle Range XLS

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