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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 17, 2016
Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices
October 6, 2016
U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years
June 15, 2016
Total U.S. electricity sales projected to grow slowly as electricity intensity declines
May 26, 2016
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
May 3, 2016
Declining energy prices lower the cost of living
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
December 2, 2015
EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation
November 24, 2015
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
September 11, 2015
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
April 29, 2015
U.S. energy demand slows except for industrial, commercial sectors
April 16, 2015
Households with more vehicles travel more
April 13, 2015
Household spending on gasoline and public transit varies by region, income
March 16, 2015
Growth in residential electricity prices highest in 6 years, but expected to slow in 2015
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
January 27, 2015
Hawaii’s electric system is changing with rooftop solar growth and new utility ownership
November 18, 2014
European residential electricity prices increasing faster than prices in United States
September 25, 2014
Everywhere but Northeast, fewer homes choose natural gas as heating fuel
September 2, 2014
Residential electricity prices are rising
April 21, 2014
Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others
March 17, 2014
Increase in wood as main source of household heating most notable in the Northeast
January 28, 2014
Most homes have central thermostats on heating and cooling equipment
December 20, 2013
U.S. electricity sales have decreased in four of the past five years
December 5, 2013
Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use
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
June 18, 2013
Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
May 29, 2013
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
May 28, 2013
Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
May 8, 2013
Industrial sector drives increase in North Dakota electricity sales
April 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
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 4, 2013
Homes show greatest seasonal variation in electricity use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
January 24, 2013
New aggregation programs drive consumer participation in Illinois electricity choice
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
November 16, 2012
Population shifts across U.S. regions affect overall heating and cooling needs
October 24, 2012
New EIA data show total grid-connected photovoltaic solar capacity
October 16, 2012
ENERGY STAR homes accounted for 26% of new construction in 2011
October 15, 2012
Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances
August 24, 2012
Heating fuel choice shows electricity and natural gas roughly equal in newer homes
June 29, 2012
Electricity storage: Location, location, location … and cost
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 6, 2012
Residential Energy Consumption Survey data show decreased energy consumption per household
May 16, 2012
Natural gas consumption reflects shifting sectoral patterns
May 15, 2012
Participation in electric net-metering programs increased sharply in recent years
May 10, 2012
Over the past decade, lighting became more efficient across all sectors
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
April 3, 2012
Both State and Federal governments have appliance efficiency standards
March 8, 2012
U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03
December 16, 2011
Gas use for power generation leads increase in natural gas use in 2010
November 28, 2011
Beyond natural gas and electricity; more than 10% of U.S. homes use heating oil or propane
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
October 28, 2011
Household heating fuels vary across the country
October 21, 2011
Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors
October 12, 2011
EIA projects record winter household heating oil prices in the Northeast
July 6, 2011
Natural gas use in the electric power sector is growing
July 1, 2011
Natural gas consumption has two peaks each year
June 27, 2011
Carbon dioxide emissions grow in the residential sector
May 20, 2011
Non-utility marketers provide over 20% of residential natural gas load in three States
May 18, 2011
Electricity retail choice is mandated in Texas and growing in three States
May 6, 2011
U.S. households increase use of consumer electronics
May 2, 2011
Additional appliance standards could significantly reduce residential energy use
April 19, 2011
Residential energy survey provides greater detail on many more States
February 18, 2011
Heating oil prices rise due to winter demand and crude oil prices
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