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December 5, 2016Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
November 2, 2016
U.S. summer gasoline consumption sets new high
September 20, 2016
EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
July 25, 2016
Hourly information on U.S. electricity supply, demand, and flows is now available
July 22, 2016
Electric grid operators forecast load shapes to plan electricity supply
April 28, 2016
Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007
April 5, 2016
Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power and natural gas prices
February 8, 2016
Demand response saves electricity during times of high demand
August 17, 2015
Texas electric grid serves record-high power demand
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
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
April 29, 2015
U.S. energy demand slows except for industrial, commercial sectors
December 15, 2014
Gasoline prices tend to have little effect on demand for car travel
October 23, 2014
Lower electricity-related CO2 emissions reflect lower carbon intensity and electricity use
October 8, 2014
Lower demand, higher supply drive oil prices to lowest level since 2012
June 2, 2014
Domestic production satisfies 84% of total U.S. energy demand in 2013
May 19, 2014
Industrial facilities get most of their electricity from the grid
March 19, 2014
LED bulb efficiency expected to continue improving as cost declines
February 18, 2014
Peak-to-average electricity demand ratio rising in New England and many other U.S. regions
January 21, 2014
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic power prices react to winter freeze and natural gas constraints
December 20, 2013
U.S. electricity sales have decreased in four of the past five years
December 12, 2013
Propane demand hits a record high for November
September 26, 2013
Variability in electricity demand highlights potential roles for electricity storage
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
August 27, 2013
Electricity demand patterns matter for valuing electricity supply resources
July 22, 2013
U.S. natural gas spot prices increased during first-half 2013
July 15, 2013
Petroleum products demand data revised at regional level
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
June 25, 2013
Average U.S. residential summer 2013 electric bill expected to be lowest in four years
June 6, 2013
Electricity reliability report released; Texas and California raise concerns for summer
March 22, 2013
U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing
March 7, 2013
Heating and cooling no longer majority of U.S. home energy use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
January 23, 2013
How much electric supply capacity is needed to keep U.S. electricity grids reliable?
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
September 7, 2012
Natural gas demand at power plants was high in summer 2012
August 6, 2012
Biodiesel demand estimates now provided in petroleum supply and demand balances
August 1, 2012
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in early 2012 lowest since 1992
July 31, 2012
Projected retirements of coal-fired power plants
July 12, 2012
Eastern electric systems tested during first summer 2012 heat wave
July 2, 2012
EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology
June 29, 2012
Electricity storage: Location, location, location … and cost
June 28, 2012
AEO2012 considers three cases for the future of world oil prices
June 19, 2012
Most U.S. coal exports went to European and Asian markets in 2011
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
June 7, 2012
Northeast electricity markets react to hot weather in late May
June 5, 2012
U.S. coal’s share of total net generation continues to decline
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 22, 2012
Electricity storage can smooth out moment-to-moment variations in electricity demand
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
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
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 23, 2012
U.S. coal production in 2012 falls below five-year range
March 21, 2012
Updated weekly gasoline export estimates affect year-over-year gasoline demand comparisons
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 9, 2012
U.S. natural gas inventories at end of winter heating season expected highest since 1983
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 18, 2012
Liquefied natural gas meets a quarter of New England's average natural gas needs
December 20, 2011
Rising Asian demand drives global coal consumption growth
December 19, 2011
A quarter of California's electricity comes from outside the state
December 14, 2011
Electricity storage technologies can be used for energy management and power quality
December 12, 2011
Electricity tends to flow south in North America
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 21, 2011
Electric systems respond quickly to the sudden loss of supply or demand
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 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 13, 2011
The outlook for transportation fuel markets this summer
April 1, 2011
U.S. natural gas imports fall for third year in a row
March 24, 2011
Electric grid planners: demand response and energy efficiency to increase
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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