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January 19, 2017Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions
January 18, 2017
Natural gas-fired power plants lead electric capacity additions in Mexico
January 11, 2017
Wholesale power prices in 2016 fell, reflecting lower natural gas prices
January 10, 2017
Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions
December 12, 2016
Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
December 7, 2016
About 30% of distributed solar capacity is owned by third parties
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
December 2, 2016
Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
November 28, 2016
Three turbine manufacturers provide more than 75% of U.S. wind capacity
November 21, 2016
EIA creates winter version of its daily energy dashboard for Southern California
November 18, 2016
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
October 31, 2016
Fort Calhoun becomes fifth U.S. nuclear plant to retire in past five years
October 26, 2016
Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
October 19, 2016
Over past decade, Mountain region states have used less coal for electricity generation
October 18, 2016
The world’s nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities
October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power
October 13, 2016
Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
October 6, 2016
U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years
October 5, 2016
Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices
October 3, 2016
California program encourages adoption of zero-emissions vehicles
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 20, 2016
EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
September 15, 2016
Electricity customers’ service restored in Tallahassee after Hurricane Hermine
September 13, 2016
Five and a half years after Fukushima, 3 of Japan’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating
September 12, 2016
EIA data show average frequency and duration of electric power outages
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 6, 2016
California is using more renewables and less natural gas in its summer electricity mix
September 1, 2016
U.S. nuclear outages this summer were higher than in summer 2015
August 29, 2016
District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
August 23, 2016
North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state
August 11, 2016
Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 27, 2016
Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency
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
July 20, 2016
U.S. electric system is made up of interconnections and balancing authorities
July 15, 2016
Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
July 14, 2016
Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
July 5, 2016
Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
June 24, 2016
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline
June 21, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation decisions affect CO2 emissions and electricity prices
June 15, 2016
Total U.S. electricity sales projected to grow slowly as electricity intensity declines
June 14, 2016
First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
June 2, 2016
Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions
May 26, 2016
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
May 25, 2016
Southern states lead growth in biomass electricity generation
May 24, 2016
Germany’s renewables electricity generation grows in 2015, but coal still dominant
May 19, 2016
Many natural gas-fired power plants under construction are near major shale plays
May 18, 2016
Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan
May 13, 2016
Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993
May 9, 2016
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2015 are 12% below their 2005 levels
April 28, 2016
Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007
April 25, 2016
Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices
April 22, 2016
Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
April 21, 2016
Wind generation growth slowed in 2015 as wind speeds declined in key regions
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 8, 2016
Waste-to-energy electricity generation concentrated in Florida and Northeast
April 5, 2016
Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power and natural gas prices
April 4, 2016
Average utilization for natural gas combined-cycle plants exceeded coal plants in 2015
March 24, 2016
EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
March 21, 2016
As coal stockpiles at power plants rise, shippers are reducing coal railcar loadings
March 18, 2016
Demand trends, prices, and policies drive recent electric generation capacity additions
March 16, 2016
Natural gas expected to surpass coal in mix of fuel used for U.S. power generation in 2016
March 14, 2016
Total electricity sales fell in 2015 for 5th time in past 8 years
March 8, 2016
Coal made up more than 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015
March 3, 2016
Crescent Dunes concentrating solar plant begins producing electricity
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
February 24, 2016
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
February 8, 2016
Demand response saves electricity during times of high demand
February 5, 2016
California has nearly half of the nation’s solar electricity generating capacity
February 3, 2016
Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase
February 2, 2016
Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
January 29, 2016
Winter storm knocks out power for more than a million customers
January 15, 2016
Warmer weather, lower energy prices are reducing home heating expenditures
January 11, 2016
Wholesale power prices decrease across the country in 2015
January 8, 2016
Coal production and prices decline in 2015
December 17, 2015
Utility-scale solar in South Atlantic region dominated by North Carolina, Georgia
December 15, 2015
New database provides monthly inventory and status of U.S. electric generating plants
December 4, 2015
Pacific Northwest electricity mix influenced by weather conditions, El Niño
December 2, 2015
EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation
November 4, 2015
Texas expected to keep breaking records for wind generation as wind capacity grows
October 27, 2015
India likely to experience continued growth in electricity use for air conditioning
October 22, 2015
India aims to reduce high electricity transmission and distribution system losses
October 21, 2015
Exelon-Pepco merger could create largest U.S. electric utility
October 19, 2015
Indonesia has significant potential to increase geothermal electricity production
October 7, 2015
Nationwide, electricity generation from coal falls while natural gas rises
October 6, 2015
Household heating costs are expected to be lower than previous two winters
September 28, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages were less than 3% of capacity this summer
September 11, 2015
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
September 8, 2015
Electric generator capacity factors vary widely across the world
September 1, 2015
Alaska increases wind power capacity in utility-scale and distributed-scale projects
August 27, 2015
Domestic market for distributed wind turbines faces several challenges
August 25, 2015
India’s coal industry in flux as government sets ambitious coal production targets
August 17, 2015
Texas electric grid serves record-high power demand
August 5, 2015
Monthly power sector carbon dioxide emissions reach 27-year low in April
August 3, 2015
Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity
July 31, 2015
Electricity from natural gas surpasses coal for first time, but just for one month
July 27, 2015
Natural gas salt-facility storage serves special gas market needs
July 24, 2015
Power-to-gas brings a new focus to the issue of energy storage from renewable sources
July 17, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages are low during summer peak electricity demand season
July 9, 2015
U.S.-Canada electricity trade increases
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
June 19, 2015
Europe aims for wider electricity market coordination
June 16, 2015
EIA’s mapping system highlights energy infrastructure across the United States
June 11, 2015
Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan
June 5, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan would accelerate renewable additions and coal plant retirements
June 3, 2015
Levelized cost comparisons help explain value of various electric generation technologies
May 27, 2015
Under the proposed Clean Power Plan, natural gas, then renewables, gain generation share
May 26, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan rule cuts power sector CO2 emissions to lowest level since 1980s
May 18, 2015
Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954
May 15, 2015
U.S. power sector CO2 emissions expected to increase through 2040
May 14, 2015
Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring
May 11, 2015
Projected electric capacity additions are below recent historical levels
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 22, 2015
UK’s renewable energy targets drive increases in U.S. wood pellet exports
April 9, 2015
California’s continued drought, reduced snowpack mean lower hydropower output
April 3, 2015
Nonhydro electricity storage increasing as new policies are implemented
March 24, 2015
California first state to generate more than 5% of electricity from utility-scale solar
March 16, 2015
Growth in residential electricity prices highest in 6 years, but expected to slow in 2015
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
March 6, 2015
Supply shortages lead to rolling power outages in the Philippines
February 19, 2015
Wind generates more than 10% of Texas electricity in 2014
February 2, 2015
New England generation fuel mix changes likely as Vermont Yankee nuclear plant retires
January 27, 2015
Hawaii’s electric system is changing with rooftop solar growth and new utility ownership
January 22, 2015
Northern Maine considers options to gain direct access to New England electric grid
January 20, 2015
NERC assessment examines winter power system reliability, fuel diversity
January 12, 2015
Wholesale power prices increase across the country in 2014
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
December 18, 2014
Wind power capacity additions expected to increase in last quarter of 2014
December 11, 2014
Several states are adding or increasing incentives for electric vehicle charging stations
December 10, 2014
California leads the nation in the adoption of electric vehicles
December 9, 2014
Increased solar and wind electricity generation in California are changing net load shapes
December 8, 2014
Almost all U.S. nuclear plants require life extension past 60 years to operate beyond 2050
November 19, 2014
Solar photovoltaic output depends on orientation, tilt, and tracking
November 18, 2014
European residential electricity prices increasing faster than prices in United States
November 13, 2014
Rail shipments of oil and petroleum products through October up 13% over year-ago period
November 7, 2014
After record injections, natural gas storage levels now within 7% of 5-year average
November 6, 2014
Coal stockpiles at coal-fired power plants smaller than in recent years
October 29, 2014
Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes license renewals for nuclear power plants
October 24, 2014
Electricity distribution investments rose over the past two decades
October 23, 2014
Lower electricity-related CO2 emissions reflect lower carbon intensity and electricity use
October 7, 2014
Less severe weather means lower expected household heating bills this winter
October 6, 2014
California drought leads to less hydropower, increased natural gas generation
September 30, 2014
California’s subhourly wholesale electricity market opens to systems outside its footprint
September 26, 2014
Minimum efficiency standards for electric motors will soon increase
September 25, 2014
Everywhere but Northeast, fewer homes choose natural gas as heating fuel
September 24, 2014
Saudi Arabia uses largest amount of crude oil for power generation since 2010
September 9, 2014
Natural gas, solar, and wind lead power plant capacity additions in first-half 2014
September 8, 2014
Geothermal resources used to produce renewable electricity in western states
September 3, 2014
Electricity transmission investments vary by region
September 2, 2014
Residential electricity prices are rising
August 26, 2014
Investment in electricity transmission infrastructure shows steady increase
August 19, 2014
Hawaii and U.S. Territories aim to increase fuel diversity with LNG imports
August 15, 2014
Reasons for projected natural gas-fired generation growth vary by region
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 16, 2014
EIA projects modest needs for new electric generation capacity
June 27, 2014
The Columbia River Basin provides more than 40% of total U.S. hydroelectric generation
June 25, 2014
California continues to set daily records for utility scale solar energy
June 24, 2014
Fewer wind curtailments and negative power prices seen in Texas after major grid expansion
June 23, 2014
Texas hits new peak wind output
June 20, 2014
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights regional electricity capacity margins
June 17, 2014
Hydropower supplies more than three-quarters of Brazil’s electric power
June 11, 2014
Railroad deliveries continue to provide the majority of coal shipments to the power sector
June 9, 2014
Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply
June 3, 2014
Recent trends in energy-related CO2 emissions vary across regions and states
May 30, 2014
Privately owned generators play a growing role in Mexico’s electricity supply
May 21, 2014
U.S. consumers’ energy spending rose this winter
May 20, 2014
Industrial onsite electricity concentrated in chemicals, oil, and paper manufacturing
May 19, 2014
Industrial facilities get most of their electricity from the grid
May 12, 2014
Many industrial electricity customers are farmers
April 29, 2014
Renewable electricity generation projections sensitive to cost, price, policy assumptions
April 28, 2014
Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements
April 18, 2014
Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average
April 15, 2014
Twelve states produced 80% of U.S. wind power in 2013
April 8, 2014
Half of power plant capacity additions in 2013 came from natural gas
March 28, 2014
Coal-fired power plant operators consider emissions compliance strategies
March 12, 2014
Heating fuel expenditures rise this winter, especially for propane-heated homes
February 20, 2014
High cost, oil-fired generation creates potential for shift in Hawaiian electric sources
February 18, 2014
Peak-to-average electricity demand ratio rising in New England and many other U.S. regions
February 13, 2014
Severe winter weather threatens East Coast energy infrastructure
February 11, 2014
Many newer power plants have cooling systems that reuse water
February 7, 2014
Reduced water supply forecast affects hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2014
Current drought reduces hydro generation forecast for California
January 31, 2014
NFL stadiums produce onsite energy with solar PV projects
January 27, 2014
States closer to western mines have lower coal costs
January 24, 2014
EIA now providing more detail on electric capacity additions and retirements
January 21, 2014
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic power prices react to winter freeze and natural gas constraints
January 16, 2014
Spot coal price trends vary across key basins during 2013
January 15, 2014
Monthly generator capacity factor data now available by fuel and technology
January 8, 2014
New England and Pacific Northwest had largest power price increases in 2013
December 20, 2013
U.S. electricity sales have decreased in four of the past five years
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
December 18, 2013
Petroleum's share of Florida's electric generation mix dwindles as natural gas grows
December 11, 2013
Existing resource base and policy decisions provide the West with electric fuel diversity
December 6, 2013
December natural gas prices spike in Boston
December 4, 2013
Natural gas use for power generation falls as industrial sector's use continues to rise
December 2, 2013
Renewable electricity production grows in Texas
November 25, 2013
Coal-fired electric generators continue to dominate electric supply in the central region
November 22, 2013
Use of coal-fired generators in the Southeast has been declining
November 18, 2013
Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources
November 14, 2013
2013 completions of large solar thermal power plants mark technology gains
November 12, 2013
Northeast grows increasingly reliant on natural gas for power generation
November 8, 2013
The mix of fuels used for electricity generation in the United States is changing
October 24, 2013
Midcontinent Independent System Operator adding four new electric territories in December
October 18, 2013
Electricity use by machine drives varies significantly by manufacturing industry
October 17, 2013
Global nuclear generation capacity totaled more than 370 gigawatts in 2012
October 8, 2013
Heating costs for most households are forecast to rise from last winter’s level
October 1, 2013
Natural gas-fired combustion turbines are generally used to meet peak electricity load
September 26, 2013
Variability in electricity demand highlights potential roles for electricity storage
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 17, 2013
Most new residential solar PV projects in California program are not owned by homeowners
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 13, 2013
Nuclear outages begin to increase with the start of the fall refueling season
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
September 6, 2013
Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure in 2014 will challenge New England energy markets
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
September 3, 2013
Transmission upgrades compensate for coal-fired retirements in Ohio electric region
August 28, 2013
The U.S. relies on foreign uranium, enrichment services to fuel its nuclear power plants
August 27, 2013
Electricity demand patterns matter for valuing electricity supply resources
August 16, 2013
Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth
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 23, 2013
Wholesale electricity prices rose across the United States
July 19, 2013
Short-term, real-time power prices reflect system strain during Northeast heat wave
July 18, 2013
Increased U.S. coal consumption met by burning through stockpiles
July 11, 2013
New EIA inventory tracks state energy efficiency programs
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
July 2, 2013
Lower power prices and high repair costs drive nuclear retirements
June 25, 2013
Average U.S. residential summer 2013 electric bill expected to be lowest in four years
June 24, 2013
Electric supply additions are not keeping pace with increased peak-hour demand in Texas
June 12, 2013
Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
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
June 6, 2013
Electricity reliability report released; Texas and California raise concerns for summer
May 30, 2013
Feed-in tariff: A policy tool encouraging deployment of renewable electricity technologies
May 23, 2013
Coal regains some electric generation market share from natural gas
May 22, 2013
Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation
May 17, 2013
Mexico Week: U.S.-Mexico electricity trade is small, with tight regional focus
May 13, 2013
Mexico Week: U.S. is Mexico’s primary energy trade partner amid shifting trade dynamics
May 8, 2013
Industrial sector drives increase in North Dakota electricity sales
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 23, 2013
Future power market shares of coal, natural gas generators depend on relative fuel prices
April 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
April 11, 2013
Year-to-date natural gas use for electric power generation is down from 2012
March 28, 2013
Solar activity can affect transmission grid, but 2013 activity less than anticipated
March 26, 2013
Extended nuclear plant outages raise Southern California wholesale power prices
March 22, 2013
U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing
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
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
March 6, 2013
Two perspectives on household electricity use
March 4, 2013
Homes show greatest seasonal variation in electricity use
February 27, 2013
Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides continue to decline in 2012
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
February 20, 2013
Dark spreads measure returns over fuel costs of coal-fired generation
February 15, 2013
EIA now delivers monthly electricity data in interactive data browser
February 11, 2013
Wind industry installs almost 5,300 MW of capacity in December
February 8, 2013
An introduction to spark spreads
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
February 6, 2013
Stadiums and arenas use efficient, high wattage lamps
February 5, 2013
Rail traffic reflects more oil production, less coal-fired electricity generation
January 25, 2013
Coal stockpiles at electric power plants were above average throughout 2012
January 24, 2013
New aggregation programs drive consumer participation in Illinois electricity choice
January 23, 2013
How much electric supply capacity is needed to keep U.S. electricity grids reliable?
January 16, 2013
Large mergers drive changes in ownership of electric generating capacity in 2012
January 14, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal prices and production in most basins down in 2012
January 9, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale electricity prices down compared to last year
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012
December 21, 2012
California’s first greenhouse gas emissions auction sells near minimum price
December 19, 2012
Planned wind turbine additions rise in advance of scheduled expiration of wind tax credit
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
December 6, 2012
Cheaper natural gas alters generation dispatch in Southeast
December 3, 2012
EIA projects little change in U.S. coal production in 2013
November 27, 2012
Canada Week: Integrated electric grid improves reliability for United States, Canada
November 26, 2012
Canada Week: The United States and Canada share the world’s most significant energy trade
November 21, 2012
Wind energy tax credit set to expire at the end of 2012
November 19, 2012
Cost of transporting coal to power plants rose almost 50% in decade
November 14, 2012
San Onofre nuclear outage contributes to Southern California’s changing generation profile
November 13, 2012
Despite customer outages, wholesale electric markets operated during Hurricane Sandy
November 9, 2012
Electricity restored to many in the Northeast but outages persist
November 2, 2012
Extended outages at several nuclear plants led to high outage levels in 2012
November 1, 2012
Smart meter deployments continue to rise
October 31, 2012
Utility-scale installations lead solar photovoltaic growth
October 26, 2012
Industrial onsite generation increasingly relies on natural gas
October 24, 2012
New EIA data show total grid-connected photovoltaic solar capacity
October 19, 2012
Electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat
October 10, 2012
U.S. households forecast to use more heating fuels this winter compared with last winter
October 4, 2012
Combined heat and power technology fills an important energy niche
October 3, 2012
Key New England natural gas pipeline reflects seasonal flow changes
October 2, 2012
Regulators approve first commercial hydrokinetic projects in the United States
September 20, 2012
Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal spot prices affect markets for coal and electric power
September 18, 2012
More recycling raises average energy content of waste used to generate electricity
September 17, 2012
Municipal solid waste plants convert garbage to electricity
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
September 6, 2012
NRG-GenOn acquisition plan would create the largest independent power producer
September 4, 2012
Electric grid operators monitoring drought conditions
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac affects U.S. Gulf Coast energy infrastructure
August 24, 2012
Heating fuel choice shows electricity and natural gas roughly equal in newer homes
August 22, 2012
Merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy created largest U.S. electric utility
August 20, 2012
Natural gas, renewables dominate electric capacity additions in first half of 2012
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
August 16, 2012
Energy needed to produce aluminum
August 10, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices are lower during the first half of 2012
August 9, 2012
Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012
August 8, 2012
Low U.S. injections reflect already high natural gas storage inventories
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
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 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
July 27, 2012
27 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity to retire over next five years
July 25, 2012
Power outages often spur questions around burying power lines
July 17, 2012
Uprates can increase U.S. nuclear capacity substantially without building new reactors
July 13, 2012
Competition among fuels for power generation driven by changes in fuel prices
July 12, 2012
Eastern electric systems tested during first summer 2012 heat wave
July 11, 2012
New transmission project will help California meet summer electric demand
July 9, 2012
Texas electricity market faces summer challenges
July 6, 2012
Monthly coal- and natural gas-fired generation equal for first time in April 2012
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 22, 2012
Significant potential for plug-in vehicles exists in U.S. housing stock
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 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 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
May 17, 2012
Global generation capacity for nuclear power has grown to over 346 gigawatts since 1955
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 14, 2012
State electric retail choice programs are popular with commercial and industrial customers
May 9, 2012
Policies for compensating behind-the-meter generation vary by State
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
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
May 1, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices spike in Texas
April 30, 2012
Access to alternative transportation fuel stations varies across the lower 48 states
April 25, 2012
U.S. coal consumption fell while exports increased during the fourth quarter of 2011
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
April 16, 2012
U.S. rail carloads of coal in first quarter of 2012 lowest since 1994
April 9, 2012
Shares of electricity generation from renewable energy sources up in many states
April 5, 2012
Spot crude prices near 12-month high; natural gas and power prices near 12-month low
April 2, 2012
Daily natural gas and power price differences in Mid-Atlantic region reflect constraints
March 30, 2012
New technology can improve electric power system efficiency and reliability
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 16, 2012
Dry sorbent injection may serve as a key pollution control technology at power plants
March 12, 2012
U.S. wind generation increased 27% in 2011
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
March 8, 2012
U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03
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 28, 2012
EIA projects U.S. non-hydro renewable power generation increases, led by wind and biomass
February 27, 2012
Eastern U.S. coal futures prices down in early 2012
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
February 16, 2012
Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing
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
February 10, 2012
Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest
February 6, 2012
Renewable electricity generation in California includes variable and non-variable sources
February 3, 2012
Most states have Renewable Portfolio Standards
February 2, 2012
Emissions allowance prices for SO2 and NOX remained low in 2011
January 30, 2012
DOE provides detailed offshore wind resource maps
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 19, 2012
DOE provides detailed onshore wind resource map
January 11, 2012
2011 Brief: Wholesale electricity prices mostly lower in 2011
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
December 21, 2011
Coal plants without scrubbers account for a majority of U.S. SO2 emissions
December 19, 2011
A quarter of California's electricity comes from outside the state
December 16, 2011
Gas use for power generation leads increase in natural gas use in 2010
December 14, 2011
Electricity storage technologies can be used for energy management and power quality
December 13, 2011
Most generator retirements over the past decade were older natural gas-fired units
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
November 21, 2011
Electric systems respond quickly to the sudden loss of supply or demand
November 18, 2011
U.S. has large geothermal resources, but recent growth is slower than wind or solar
November 17, 2011
Over half the cooling systems at U.S. electric power plants reuse water
November 15, 2011
Pennsylvania's use of natural gas for power generation has grown rapidly
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
November 4, 2011
U.S. coal stockpile levels at electric power plants approach five-year low
October 28, 2011
Household heating fuels vary across the country
October 26, 2011
EIA launches new electricity-focused web page
October 18, 2011
Summer 2011 electricity prices were mostly down compared to summer 2010
October 17, 2011
Nuclear outages back within typical range since July following springtime surge
September 28, 2011
Renewable energy shows strongest growth in global electric generating capacity
September 27, 2011
California electricity market reacted to the recent San Diego blackout
September 26, 2011
Transmission congestion drives power price division between upstate and downstate New York
September 20, 2011
Wholesale power price maps reflect real-time constraints on transmission of electricity
September 9, 2011
Texas Heat Wave, August 2011: Nature and Effects of an Electricity Supply Shortage
September 8, 2011
EPA rule requires SO2 emissions reduction from Texas coal power plants in 2012
August 26, 2011
EIA updates mapping tool relating hurricane path to energy infrastructure
August 25, 2011
Mid-Atlantic electricity market reacts to Tuesday's earthquake
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 17, 2011
Electric generating capacity additions in the first half of 2011
August 15, 2011
U.S. hydropower output varies dramatically from year to year
August 8, 2011
High temperatures drove record electricity demand and very high wholesale prices in Texas
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 2, 2011
Wind generating capacity is distributed unevenly across the United States
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 22, 2011
Wholesale electricity prices in New York City are the highest in the contiguous U.S.
July 18, 2011
Minimal petroleum-fired electric capacity has been added in recent years
July 13, 2011
U.S. wind capacity takes off after 2005
July 8, 2011
Hydropower has a long history in the United States
July 7, 2011
Nuclear power plant outages above seasonal norm in spring of 2011
July 6, 2011
Natural gas use in the electric power sector is growing
July 5, 2011
Most electric generating capacity additions in the last decade were natural gas-fired
July 1, 2011
Natural gas consumption has two peaks each year
June 30, 2011
U.S. commercial nuclear capacity comes from reactors built primarily between 1970 and 1990
June 28, 2011
Most coal-fired electric capacity was built before 1980
June 27, 2011
Carbon dioxide emissions grow in the residential sector
June 20, 2011
Strong Pacific Northwest hydro conditions affect natural gas used for power generators
June 16, 2011
Age of electric power generators varies widely
June 15, 2011
BPA curtails wind power generators during high hydropower conditions
June 10, 2011
Hydroelectric power resources form regional clusters
June 9, 2011
Average utilization of the nation's natural gas combined-cycle power plant fleet is rising
June 8, 2011
Electric generators' roles vary due to daily and seasonal variation in demand
June 7, 2011
Recent mix of electric generating capacity additions more diverse
June 1, 2011
PJM shows how smart appliances could help stabilize power systems
May 26, 2011
Coal likely to remain most prevalent fuel for electricity generation
May 24, 2011
Capital costs have major impact on projected power sector investments
May 23, 2011
Nuclear power plants undergo seasonal scheduled outages
May 19, 2011
Participation lags in most electricity retail choice States
May 18, 2011
Electricity retail choice is mandated in Texas and growing in three States
May 17, 2011
Wind capacity additions slowed during 2010
May 13, 2011
Electricity resource planners credit only a fraction of potential wind capacity
May 6, 2011
U.S. households increase use of consumer electronics
May 5, 2011
Decoupling treatment of electric and gas utilities can differ within a State
May 4, 2011
State programs encourage energy efficiency programs by adjusting utilities' cost recovery
April 22, 2011
Seasonal maintenance helps keep power online during summer and winter peaks
April 11, 2011
U.S. households are incorporating energy–efficient features
April 6, 2011
Demand for electricity changes through the day
April 4, 2011
About 60% of the U.S. electric power supply is managed by RTOs
March 25, 2011
Electricity systems adjust operations to growing wind power output
March 24, 2011
Electric grid planners: demand response and energy efficiency to increase
March 22, 2011
Increasing wind capacity requires new approaches to electricity planning and operations
March 17, 2011
Japan depends significantly on nuclear power to meet its electricity needs
March 16, 2011
Concentrating solar power technologies offer utility-scale power production
March 15, 2011
Advanced electric meter installations rising in homes and businesses
March 10, 2011
Solar shipments up, prices down
March 4, 2011
Average wholesale electric power prices rose in 2010
February 15, 2011
Demand response can lower electric power load when needed
February 11, 2011
New Texas wholesale power market weathers extreme cold
February 9, 2011
History of energy consumption in the United States, 1775–2009
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