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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)

market trends icon U.S. Energy Demand

exec summary Executive Summary

  • The rate of growth in energy use slows over the projection period, reflecting moderate population growth, an extended economic recovery, and increasing energy efficiency in end-use applications....Read full section
  • With modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic production, and continued adoption of nonpetroleum liquids, net imports of petroleum and other liquids make up a smaller share of total U.S. energy consumption ...Read full section
  • Total energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide in the United States remain below their 2005 level through 2035 ...Read full section

Mkt trends Market Trends

  • China and India acount for half of growth in world energy use....Read full section
  • In the United States, average energy use per person declines from 2010 to 2035 ...Read full section
  • Renewable energy sources lead rise in primary energy consumption ...Read full section
  • Electricity use increases with number of households despite efficiency improvement ...Read full section
  • Residential consumption varies depending on efficiency assumptions ...Read full section
  • Tax credits could spur growth in renewable energy equipment in the residential sector ...Read full section
  • Residential and commercial sectors dominate electricity demand growth...Read full section

issues Issues in Focus

  • Potential efficiency improvements and their impacts on end-use energy demand ...Read full section


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    Reference Case Tables
    Table 1. Total Energy Supply, Disposition, and Price Summary XLS
    Table 2. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source - United States XLS
    Table 3. Energy Prices by Sector and Source - United States XLS
    Table 4. Residential Sector Key Indicators and Consumption XLS
    Table 5. Commercial Sector Key Indicators and Consumption XLS
    Table 6. Industrial Sector Key Indicators and Consumption XLS
    Table 7. Transportation Sector Key Indicators and Delivered Energy Consumption XLS
    Table 8. Electricity Supply, Disposition, Prices, and Emissions XLS
    Table 9. Electricity Generating Capacity XLS
    Table 10. Electricity Trade XLS
    Table 11. Liquid Fuels Supply and Disposition XLS
    Table 12. Petroleum Product Prices XLS
    Table 13. Natural Gas Supply, Disposition, and Prices XLS
    Table 14. Oil and Gas Supply XLS
    Table 15. Coal Supply, Disposition, and Prices XLS
    Table 16. Renewable Energy Generating Capacity and Generation 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 19. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by End Use XLS
    Table 20. Macroeconomic Indicators XLS
    Table 21. International Liquids Supply and Disposition Summary XLS

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