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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)
Coal
Executive Summary
- Power generation from renewables and natural gas continues to increase ...Read full section
Market Trends
- Renewable energy sources lead rise in primary energy consumption.... Read full section
- Coal-fired plants continue to be the largest source of U.S. electricity generation.... Read full section
- Most new capacity additions use natural gas and renewables.... Read full section
- Early declines in coal production are more than offset by growth after 2015.... Read full section
- U.S. coal production is affected by actions to cut GHG emissions from existing power plants.... Read full section
- Average minemouth price continues to rise, but at a slower pace than in recent years.... Read full section
- Concerns about future GHG policies affect investments in emissions-intensive capacity.... Read full section
Legislation and Regulations
- Introduction.... Read full section
- Cross-State air pollution rule.... Read full section