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December 12, 2016Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
November 10, 2016
In 2015, U.S. coal production, consumption, and employment fell by more than 10%
November 2, 2016
U.S. summer gasoline consumption sets new high
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
October 13, 2016
Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters
September 16, 2016
Recent energy intensity decline in government buildings exceeds commercial sector average
August 31, 2016
EIA now using near-real-time export data to improve weekly petroleum consumption data
August 30, 2016
Coal consumption by U.S. educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 19, 2016
India continues developing its strategic petroleum reserve as its oil imports grow
July 14, 2016
Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016
July 12, 2016
Global energy intensity continues to decline
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
May 26, 2016
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
May 4, 2016
Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
February 23, 2016
Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
February 3, 2016
Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase
January 5, 2016
Average annual natural gas spot price in 2015 was at lowest level since 1999
December 16, 2015
Independent energy assessments confirm quality of EIA’s commercial buildings data
December 10, 2015
Heating oil and propane prices are lower this winter
December 7, 2015
Energy use by federal agencies continues to decline
November 19, 2015
Passenger travel accounts for most of world transportation energy use
October 30, 2015
Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions
October 28, 2015
Increased recycling may reduce metals sector energy use in China
October 27, 2015
India likely to experience continued growth in electricity use for air conditioning
October 6, 2015
Household heating costs are expected to be lower than previous two winters
September 17, 2015
Coal use in China is slowing
September 16, 2015
Recent statistical revisions suggest higher historical coal consumption in China
September 15, 2015
U.S. job market and automotive sales trends support growth in gasoline use
September 11, 2015
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
August 25, 2015
India’s coal industry in flux as government sets ambitious coal production targets
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
July 8, 2015
Net petroleum product exports continue to increase
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
May 29, 2015
Bulk chemical feedstock use a key part of increasing industrial energy demand
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
May 18, 2015
Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954
May 6, 2015
EIA’s CBECS is the nation's only comprehensive survey of commercial buildings
May 4, 2015
Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation
April 29, 2015
U.S. energy demand slows except for industrial, commercial sectors
March 2, 2015
Voluntary agreement continues to reduce energy consumption of television set-top boxes
February 18, 2015
Energy efficiency improvements have largely offset effect of more, larger homes
February 17, 2015
Proposed efficiency standard may eliminate noncondensing gas furnaces
February 5, 2015
Defense Department energy use falls to lowest level since at least 1975
February 4, 2015
Energy consumption by U.S. government at lowest level since at least 1975
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 9, 2014
Lower petrochemical use of propane driven by wider price spread between propane and ethane
October 2, 2014
Propane use for crop drying depends on weather and corn markets as well as crop size
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 19, 2014
Hawaii and U.S. Territories aim to increase fuel diversity with LNG imports
August 13, 2014
Steam coal imports remain down sharply from historic high in 2007
August 1, 2014
Metal-based durables manufacturers are fueled by electricity and natural gas
July 18, 2014
Light-duty vehicles’ share of transportation energy use is projected to fall
June 2, 2014
Domestic production satisfies 84% of total U.S. energy demand in 2013
May 16, 2014
Norway supplies more than 20% of Europe’s natural gas needs
May 14, 2014
China produces and consumes almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined
April 21, 2014
Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others
April 16, 2014
Personal travel growth significantly influences projected transportation energy demand
April 2, 2014
Net energy imports in 2013 lowest in more than 20 years
March 25, 2014
Coal supplies at electric power plants drawn down in cold weather
March 19, 2014
LED bulb efficiency expected to continue improving as cost declines
March 18, 2014
Biofuels production drives growth in overall biomass energy use over past decade
February 28, 2014
Net crude and petroleum products imports fell relative to other major net import flows
February 25, 2014
Oil net imports have declined since 2011, with their value falling slower than volume
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
January 28, 2014
Most homes have central thermostats on heating and cooling equipment
January 16, 2014
Spot coal price trends vary across key basins during 2013
January 14, 2014
U.S. boosts natural gas output and use since 2005, while OECD Europe scales back
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
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 4, 2013
Natural gas use for power generation falls as industrial sector's use continues to rise
December 3, 2013
Future world energy demand driven by trends in developing countries
October 25, 2013
Waste fuels are a significant energy source for U.S. manufacturers
September 27, 2013
Multiple factors push Western Europe to use less natural gas and more coal
August 26, 2013
World petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe
August 21, 2013
Glass manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry mainly fueled by natural gas
August 19, 2013
EIA publishes state fact sheets on residential energy consumption and characteristics
August 15, 2013
The South anchors growth in use of electricity for air conditioning since 1993
July 26, 2013
Coal market fundamentals changed, yet spot prices remained stable
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 15, 2013
Petroleum products demand data revised at regional level
July 5, 2013
Food and paper account for 3.4% of nation’s energy use
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
July 1, 2013
The cement industry is the most energy intensive of all manufacturing industries
June 26, 2013
Metallurgical industries are key parts of energy-intensive manufacturing
June 20, 2013
Industrial sector natural gas use rising
June 18, 2013
Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
June 4, 2013
Bulk chemicals industry uses 5% of U.S. energy
May 3, 2013
Transportation fuel use is a key factor in the outlook for U.S. oil imports
April 30, 2013
Extending current energy policies would reduce U.S. energy use, carbon dioxide emissions
April 26, 2013
Sanctions reduced Iran's oil exports and revenues in 2012
April 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
April 17, 2013
Abundant U.S. supply, low demand could cut dependence on liquid fuel imports
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
April 10, 2013
Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
March 22, 2013
U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing
March 13, 2013
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico reach record high in 2012
March 7, 2013
Heating and cooling no longer majority of U.S. home energy use
March 6, 2013
Two perspectives on household electricity use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
February 15, 2013
EIA now delivers monthly electricity data in interactive data browser
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
February 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income
January 29, 2013
China consumes nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
December 14, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption
December 12, 2012
Energy Perspectives: The United States has a varied and complex energy flow chart
November 29, 2012
Canada Week: Canada is a declining market for U.S. coal
November 16, 2012
Population shifts across U.S. regions affect overall heating and cooling needs
November 6, 2012
Illinois coal production pushes Illinois Basin production above five-year range
October 22, 2012
Explore EIA’s new state energy portal
September 25, 2012
Industries consumed more than 30% of U.S. energy in 2011
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
September 10, 2012
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions down in 2011
September 7, 2012
Natural gas demand at power plants was high in summer 2012
August 24, 2012
Heating fuel choice shows electricity and natural gas roughly equal in newer homes
August 23, 2012
Large hospitals tend to be energy-intensive
August 16, 2012
Energy needed to produce aluminum
August 14, 2012
U.S. total motor gasoline exports down slightly from last year but still at high levels
August 13, 2012
Estimated U.S. gasoline consumption low compared to five-year average
August 9, 2012
Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012
August 3, 2012
Fuel economy standards have affected vehicle efficiency
June 27, 2012
Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage
June 22, 2012
Significant potential for plug-in vehicles exists in U.S. housing stock
June 13, 2012
High airline jet fuel costs prompt cost-saving measures
June 6, 2012
Residential Energy Consumption Survey data show decreased energy consumption per household
June 1, 2012
Reserve electric generating capacity helps keep the lights on
May 31, 2012
Coal stockpiles above five-year range in first quarter of 2012
May 16, 2012
Natural gas consumption reflects shifting sectoral patterns
May 10, 2012
Over the past decade, lighting became more efficient across all sectors
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 25, 2012
U.S. coal consumption fell while exports increased during the fourth quarter of 2011
April 18, 2012
Sulfur content of heating oil to be reduced in northeastern states
April 13, 2012
Price ratio of crude oil to natural gas continues to increase
April 12, 2012
Global natural gas consumption doubled from 1980 to 2010
March 29, 2012
EIA projects lower coal use by U.S. power sector in 2012
March 27, 2012
Nearly 69% of U.S. crude oil imports originated from five countries in 2011
March 8, 2012
U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03
March 2, 2012
Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
February 24, 2012
Asia is the world's largest petroleum consumer
February 15, 2012
Warm weather, low natural gas prices hold down wholesale power prices this winter
February 13, 2012
U.S. coal production rises slightly in 2011 amid lower domestic demand and higher exports
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 20, 2011
Rising Asian demand drives global coal consumption growth
December 16, 2011
Gas use for power generation leads increase in natural gas use in 2010
December 9, 2011
Residual fuel consumption in the U.S. continues to decline
December 6, 2011
Electricity demand changes in predictable patterns
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 21, 2011
Electric systems respond quickly to the sudden loss of supply or demand
November 17, 2011
Over half the cooling systems at U.S. electric power plants reuse water
November 14, 2011
Strong finish to 2011 natural gas storage injection season on Oct. 31
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
October 21, 2011
Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
September 12, 2011
Purchase of newer refrigerators slows during economic downturn
August 26, 2011
EIA updates mapping tool relating hurricane path to energy infrastructure
August 19, 2011
U.S. natural gas consumption for electric power tops industrial consumption
August 18, 2011
Mid-summer heat pushes up natural gas use at electric power plants
August 12, 2011
EIA's SEDS provides detailed data on energy use and expenditures by State
August 11, 2011
Consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009
August 10, 2011
Number of alternative fuel vehicles in vehicle fleets increased in 2009
August 8, 2011
High temperatures drove record electricity demand and very high wholesale prices in Texas
August 3, 2011
Average wholesale natural gas prices mostly down during first-half of 2011
August 1, 2011
Ranking of renewable energy and nuclear energy use varies by sector
July 25, 2011
Four regional transmission organizations set new or nearly broke demand records last week
July 1, 2011
Natural gas consumption has two peaks each year
June 8, 2011
Electric generators' roles vary due to daily and seasonal variation in demand
May 6, 2011
U.S. households increase use of consumer electronics
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 25, 2011
Natural gas production/consumption retrospective 2010
April 21, 2011
Vehicle use varies across U.S. regions
April 19, 2011
Residential energy survey provides greater detail on many more States
April 13, 2011
The outlook for transportation fuel markets this summer
April 11, 2011
U.S. households are incorporating energy–efficient features
April 1, 2011
U.S. natural gas imports fall for third year in a row
March 23, 2011
Incandescent bulbs still play a role in the future of lighting
March 15, 2011
Advanced electric meter installations rising in homes and businesses
February 24, 2011
Gasoline product supplied may reflect snowstorm effects on driving
February 16, 2011
U.S. exports of coking coal were nearly triple U.S. consumption in 2010
February 15, 2011
Demand response can lower electric power load when needed
February 10, 2011
EIA projects rapid growth in unconventional vehicle sales
February 9, 2011
History of energy consumption in the United States, 1775–2009
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