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December 19, 2016Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
October 26, 2016
Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
October 18, 2016
The world’s nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
August 11, 2016
Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
July 15, 2016
Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
May 20, 2016
Hydropower conditions improve as West Coast drought eases
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
February 2, 2016
Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
December 4, 2015
Pacific Northwest electricity mix influenced by weather conditions, El Niño
October 29, 2015
Beyond China, other Southeast Asian countries plan for significant hydroelectric additions
July 6, 2015
California grid expected to maintain reliability despite drought
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
April 9, 2015
California’s continued drought, reduced snowpack mean lower hydropower output
October 6, 2014
California drought leads to less hydropower, increased natural gas generation
September 9, 2014
Natural gas, solar, and wind lead power plant capacity additions in first-half 2014
August 22, 2014
New England relying more on natural gas along with hydroelectric imports from Canada
July 31, 2014
Nonhydro renewables now routinely surpass hydropower generation
July 10, 2014
EIA projections show hydro growth limited by economics not resources
June 27, 2014
The Columbia River Basin provides more than 40% of total U.S. hydroelectric generation
June 17, 2014
Hydropower supplies more than three-quarters of Brazil’s electric power
April 18, 2014
Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average
February 7, 2014
Reduced water supply forecast affects hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2014
Current drought reduces hydro generation forecast for California
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
August 16, 2013
Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth
July 8, 2013
Pumped storage provides grid reliability even with net generation loss
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
June 12, 2013
Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
May 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
February 22, 2013
California hydro forecast declines on dry weather
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
December 14, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption
September 4, 2012
Electric grid operators monitoring drought conditions
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 13, 2012
Competition among fuels for power generation driven by changes in fuel prices
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
June 5, 2012
U.S. coal’s share of total net generation continues to decline
May 30, 2012
Japan’s use of thermal generation is up since March 2011 due to nuclear plant outages
May 29, 2012
Seasonal hydroelectric output drives down wholesale electricity prices in the West
May 21, 2012
Electricity storage can take advantage of daily price variations
May 18, 2012
Warm weather and low natural gas prices dampen spot electricity prices this winter
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
May 3, 2012
Renewable utility-scale electricity production differs by fuel among states
May 2, 2012
Electricity generation from non-hydro renewable sources varies by state
April 9, 2012
Shares of electricity generation from renewable energy sources up in many states
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
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 22, 2012
Pacific Northwest water supply forecast to be near or below normal for 2012
February 21, 2012
Northwest hydroelectric output above five-year range for much of 2011
January 11, 2012
2011 Brief: Wholesale electricity prices mostly lower in 2011
December 19, 2011
A quarter of California's electricity comes from outside the state
November 9, 2011
Use of U.S. wind and biofuels on the rise
October 18, 2011
Summer 2011 electricity prices were mostly down compared to summer 2010
August 15, 2011
U.S. hydropower output varies dramatically from year to year
July 8, 2011
Hydropower has a long history in the United States
June 20, 2011
Strong Pacific Northwest hydro conditions affect natural gas used for power generators
June 10, 2011
Hydroelectric power resources form regional clusters
March 8, 2011
Plentiful water and low natural gas prices cut Northwest wholesale power prices in half
February 9, 2011
History of energy consumption in the United States, 1775–2009
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