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December 23, 2016First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
December 19, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
October 31, 2016
Fort Calhoun becomes fifth U.S. nuclear plant to retire in past five years
October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power
September 28, 2016
China expected to account for more than half of world growth in nuclear power through 2040
September 27, 2016
Recent increases in global nuclear capacity led by Asia
September 13, 2016
Five and a half years after Fukushima, 3 of Japan’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating
September 9, 2016
Japan’s electricity prices rising or stable despite recent fuel cost changes
September 7, 2016
Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California
September 1, 2016
U.S. nuclear outages this summer were higher than in summer 2015
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 17, 2016
Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States
June 14, 2016
First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
June 1, 2016
U.S. uranium production is near historic low as imports continue to fuel U.S. reactors
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
December 8, 2015
Updated EIA survey provides data on spent nuclear fuel in the United States
November 2, 2015
Despite recent closures, U.S. nuclear capacity is scheduled to increase by 2020
October 5, 2015
U.S. reactor operators increase uranium purchases from Kazakhstan
September 28, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages were less than 3% of capacity this summer
August 12, 2015
Japan restarts first nuclear reactor under new safety rules
August 3, 2015
Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity
July 20, 2015
China will soon surpass South Korea, Russia, and Japan in nuclear generating capacity
July 17, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages are low during summer peak electricity demand season
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
May 14, 2015
Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring
May 4, 2015
Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation
March 13, 2015
Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types
March 10, 2015
Scheduled 2015 capacity additions mostly wind and natural gas; retirements mostly coal
February 11, 2015
Japan plans to restart some nuclear plants in 2015 after Fukushima shutdown
February 2, 2015
New England generation fuel mix changes likely as Vermont Yankee nuclear plant retires
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
December 8, 2014
Almost all U.S. nuclear plants require life extension past 60 years to operate beyond 2050
October 29, 2014
Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes license renewals for nuclear power plants
September 22, 2014
European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources
September 4, 2014
Four states supply domestic uranium concentrate in 2013
April 30, 2014
Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share
April 28, 2014
Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
February 4, 2014
U.S. uranium concentrate production rises as Megatons to Megawatts program ends
December 18, 2013
Petroleum's share of Florida's electric generation mix dwindles as natural gas grows
November 18, 2013
Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources
October 17, 2013
Global nuclear generation capacity totaled more than 370 gigawatts in 2012
September 24, 2013
Megatons to Megawatts program will conclude at the end of 2013
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 13, 2013
Nuclear outages begin to increase with the start of the fall refueling season
September 6, 2013
Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure in 2014 will challenge New England energy markets
August 28, 2013
The U.S. relies on foreign uranium, enrichment services to fuel its nuclear power plants
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
July 2, 2013
Lower power prices and high repair costs drive nuclear retirements
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
June 7, 2013
New generators help California meet summer challenges to electric reliability
May 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
April 25, 2013
Long-term outlook for nuclear generation depends on lifetime of existing capacity
April 24, 2013
Lower wholesale power prices reduce quark spreads available to nuclear plant operators
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
March 26, 2013
Extended nuclear plant outages raise Southern California wholesale power prices
March 15, 2013
Japan’s fossil-fueled generation remains high because of continuing nuclear plant outages
March 14, 2013
Above-normal outages of U.S. nuclear capacity persist at the start of 2013
January 9, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale electricity prices down compared to last year
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
November 14, 2012
San Onofre nuclear outage contributes to Southern California’s changing generation profile
November 2, 2012
Extended outages at several nuclear plants led to high outage levels in 2012
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
August 10, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices are lower during the first half of 2012
July 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
July 17, 2012
Uprates can increase U.S. nuclear capacity substantially without building new reactors
July 11, 2012
New transmission project will help California meet summer electric demand
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
May 30, 2012
Japan’s use of thermal generation is up since March 2011 due to nuclear plant outages
May 18, 2012
Warm weather and low natural gas prices dampen spot electricity prices this winter
May 17, 2012
Global generation capacity for nuclear power has grown to over 346 gigawatts since 1955
May 8, 2012
U.S. nuclear outages back within five-year range
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
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 23, 2012
Negative prices in wholesale electricity markets indicate supply inflexibilities
February 16, 2012
Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing
February 10, 2012
Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
October 17, 2011
Nuclear outages back within typical range since July following springtime surge
August 25, 2011
Mid-Atlantic electricity market reacts to Tuesday's earthquake
August 5, 2011
European Union countries reach for higher renewable electricity generation
August 4, 2011
Wholesale electricity price changes diverge across regions during first-half of 2011
August 1, 2011
Ranking of renewable energy and nuclear energy use varies by sector
July 29, 2011
Japanese power companies using more LNG to generate electricity
July 27, 2011
First-quarter 2011 coal share of power generation lowest in over 30 years
July 15, 2011
Nuclear power has a significant role in the European power generation mix
July 11, 2011
Over 90% of uranium purchased by U.S. commercial nuclear reactors is from outside the U.S.
July 7, 2011
Nuclear power plant outages above seasonal norm in spring of 2011
June 30, 2011
U.S. commercial nuclear capacity comes from reactors built primarily between 1970 and 1990
May 23, 2011
Nuclear power plants undergo seasonal scheduled outages
March 17, 2011
Japan depends significantly on nuclear power to meet its electricity needs
February 9, 2011
History of energy consumption in the United States, 1775–2009
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