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September 28, 2022California consumers respond to appeals for electricity conservation during heat wave
September 22, 2022
China increased electricity generation annually from 2000 to 2020
September 21, 2022
California fuel mix changes in response to September heat wave
September 19, 2022
Nuclear power provided about 10% of California’s total electricity supply in 2021
September 9, 2022
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
September 1, 2022
Record numbers of solar panels were shipped in the United States during 2021
August 30, 2022
U.S. capacity to convert waste to energy declines after remaining steady since 1994
August 29, 2022
2020 inflation-adjusted U.S. energy expenditures lowest since 2002
August 25, 2022
Owners of coal-fired generating plants seek greater fuel flexibility
August 23, 2022
Daily U.S. electricity generation from natural gas hit a record in mid-July
August 16, 2022
EIA expects renewables to account for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022
August 15, 2022
In 2020, most U.S. households prepared at least one hot meal a day at home
August 11, 2022
Utility-scale solar projects report delays
August 3, 2022
The U.S. power grid added 15 GW of generating capacity in the first half of 2022
July 29, 2022
Small-scale solar is changing hourly utility electricity demand in New England
July 28, 2022
Extending investment tax credits through 2050 increases U.S. solar generation by 10%
July 27, 2022
Battery systems on the U.S. power grid are increasingly used to respond to price
July 14, 2022
U.S. monthly average Henry Hub spot price nearly doubled in 12 months
July 12, 2022
Over one-quarter of U.S. households use electricity as the only source of energy
June 30, 2022
Developers plan to add 6 gigawatts of U.S. offshore wind capacity through 2029
June 16, 2022
EIA expects significant increases in wholesale electricity prices this summer
June 15, 2022
Most combined-cycle power plants have duct burners that add energy to the turbine exhaust
June 8, 2022
EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings
June 3, 2022
NERC assessment highlights potential electricity reliability concern for central U.S.
June 1, 2022
California drought could reduce hydroelectric generation to half of normal levels
May 26, 2022
Beneficial use of power sector combustion byproducts exceeded material disposed in 2020
May 19, 2022
EIA expects solar and wind to be larger sources of U.S. electricity generation this summer
May 18, 2022
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
May 13, 2022
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose 6% in 2021
May 12, 2022
Natural gas consumed by U.S. electric power sector sets January record in 2022
May 9, 2022
In 2021, value of energy trade between the United States and Canada rose from 2020 lows
May 4, 2022
About 20% of U.S. electric power generating capacity can operate on multiple fuels
April 26, 2022
Renewable generation surpassed nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2021
April 25, 2022
Most combined-cycle power plants employ two combustion turbines with one steam turbine
April 14, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
April 8, 2022
U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire
April 7, 2022
U.S. residential electricity expenditures increased by $5 per month in 2021
March 31, 2022
Nearly half of U.S. households use LED bulbs for all or most of their indoor lighting
March 30, 2022
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
March 25, 2022
Duration of utility-scale batteries depends on how they’re used
March 18, 2022
EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
March 11, 2022
EIA analysis explores energy effects of early adoption of low-carbon steelmaking
March 7, 2022
Solar power and batteries account for 60% of planned new U.S. electric generation capacity
March 1, 2022
During 2021, U.S. retail electricity prices rose at fastest rate since 2008
February 25, 2022
EIA Product Highlight: New England Dashboard
February 23, 2022
Mixed water supply conditions in the Northwest affect 2022 hydropower outlook
February 14, 2022
Generators in Texas meet electric demand, avoid widespread outages during recent cold snap
February 10, 2022
Oil-fired generators helped meet electric demand in New England this January
February 7, 2022
Pennsylvania sent more electricity to neighboring states than any other state in 2020
February 4, 2022
Utilities’ carbon-reduction goals will have little impact on U.S. CO2 emissions
February 3, 2022
New England natural gas and electricity prices increase on supply constraints, high demand
February 1, 2022
Five states updated or adopted new clean energy standards in 2021
January 18, 2022
New renewable power plants are reducing U.S. electricity generation from natural gas
January 11, 2022
Coal will account for 85% of U.S. electric generating capacity retirements in 2022
January 10, 2022
Solar power will account for nearly half of new U.S. electric generating capacity in 2022
January 7, 2022
Wholesale electricity prices trended higher in 2021 due to increasing natural gas prices
December 28, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
December 23, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
December 21, 2021
Annual U.S. coal-fired electricity generation will increase for the first time since 2014
December 20, 2021
New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant closes after 59 years of operation
December 17, 2021
U.S. electric power sector’s use of water continued its downward trend in 2020
December 15, 2021
Of the operating U.S. coal-fired power plants, 28% plan to retire by 2035
December 7, 2021
In September, the United States was at its lowest coal stockpiles since 1978
December 2, 2021
In 2020, the value of energy trade between the United States and Canada declined
December 1, 2021
California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought
November 23, 2021
Major U.S. utilities spending more on electricity delivery, less on power production
November 22, 2021
Most planned U.S. natural gas-fired plants are near Appalachia and in Florida and Texas
November 16, 2021
Solar generation was 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, but we project it will be 20% by 2050
November 15, 2021
EIA Product Highlight: Southern California Daily Energy Report
November 10, 2021
U.S. electricity customers experienced eight hours of power interruptions in 2020
November 5, 2021
Use of electricity in houses to grow more quickly in developing economies
November 1, 2021
Battery storage applications have shifted as more batteries are added to the U.S. grid
October 28, 2021
Two nuclear power plants in northern Illinois reversed plans to retire early
October 26, 2021
EIA projects global conventional vehicle fleet will peak in 2038
October 18, 2021
Annual U.S. coal-fired electricity generation will increase for the first time since 2014
October 15, 2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
October 13, 2021
EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter
October 1, 2021
Capacity outages at U.S. nuclear power plants averaged 3.1 gigawatts this summer
September 29, 2021
Most planned U.S. battery storage additions in next three years to be paired with solar
September 23, 2021
EIA expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14% in 2021 amid drought
September 22, 2021
U.S. energy trade lowers the overall 2020 U.S. trade deficit for the first time on record
September 20, 2021
World’s longest-operating solar thermal facility is retiring most of its capacity
September 15, 2021
Hurricane Ida caused at least 1.2 million electricity customers to lose power
September 14, 2021
Electric load in southern MISO fell as Hurricane Ida moved through Louisiana
September 10, 2021
U.S. natural gas consumption to decline through 2022, led by the electric power sector
September 9, 2021
In 2019, U.S. inflation-adjusted energy expenditures fell 5%
August 27, 2021
68% of U.S. coal fleet retirements since 2011 were plants fueled by bituminous coal
August 24, 2021
California’s curtailments of solar electricity generation continue to increase
August 20, 2021
U.S. large-scale battery storage capacity up 35% in 2020, rapid growth set to continue
August 19, 2021
Electricity demand in Lower 48 states reached a high of 720 gigawatthours on August 12
August 17, 2021
Average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind generation decreased by 27% since 2013
August 13, 2021
TVA is the largest government-owned electricity provider in the United States
August 6, 2021
Per capita U.S. residential electricity use was flat in 2020, but varied by state
July 28, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
July 21, 2021
June heat wave in the Northwest United States resulted in more demand for electricity
July 16, 2021
Average U.S. construction costs for solar generation continued to fall in 2019
July 12, 2021
EIA Product Highlight: Southern California Daily Energy Report
July 6, 2021
U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years
June 30, 2021
NERC report outlines potential electricity disruptions in the United States this summer
June 23, 2021
Most U.S. wind capacity built since 2011 is located in the center of the country
June 22, 2021
U.S. natural gas exports and non-power sector demand to drive higher prices through 2022
June 21, 2021
February’s increase in coal-fired electric generation reduced U.S. coal stockpiles
June 16, 2021
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
June 11, 2021
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
June 9, 2021
Electric power sector CO2 emissions drop as generation mix shifts from coal to natural gas
June 1, 2021
Vietnam’s latest power development plan focuses on expanding renewable sources
May 27, 2021
Major utilities’ spending on the electric distribution system continues to increase
May 25, 2021
EIA expects more electricity consumption this summer as economy recovers from pandemic
May 24, 2021
U.S. natural gas generation in 2021 sees its first year-over-year decline in three years
May 20, 2021
Natural gas combined-cycle plant use varies by region and age
May 17, 2021
Despite more people staying at home, U.S. residential energy use fell 4% in 2020
May 13, 2021
Coal transported to the U.S. electric power sector declined by 22% in 2020
May 12, 2021
EIA forecasts less natural gas-fired electricity generation this summer
May 7, 2021
Average Texas electricity prices were higher in February 2021 due to a severe winter storm
April 30, 2021
New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant closes after 59 years of operation
April 21, 2021
Texas likely to add record utility-scale solar capacity in the next two years
April 15, 2021
Newer-technology natural gas-fired generators are utilized more than older units in PJM
April 13, 2021
More electricity is generated in Georgia from biomass than in any state except California
April 12, 2021
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 11% in 2020
April 8, 2021
Mixed water supply conditions expected to affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
March 29, 2021
U.S. electric power industry produces less and recycles more combustion by-product
March 26, 2021
Utilities continue to increase spending on the electric transmission system
March 24, 2021
EIA’s AEO2021 shows growing use of batteries on the U.S. electricity grid
March 18, 2021
Less electricity was generated by coal than nuclear in the United States in 2020
March 12, 2021
Texas uses natural gas for electricity generation and home heating
March 11, 2021
Annual U.S. coal exports drop 26% between 2019 and 2020
March 10, 2021
U.S. natural gas consumption was lower in 2020 in all sectors except electric power
March 4, 2021
Texas and Florida had large small-scale solar capacity increases in 2020
March 3, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
February 23, 2021
EIA publishes a ratio of revenues-to-costs to explain power plant additions
February 22, 2021
Nuclear, pumped storage, and coal power plants are more likely to have multiple owners
February 19, 2021
Extreme winter weather is disrupting energy supply and demand, particularly in Texas
February 12, 2021
Utility-scale batteries and pumped storage return about 80% of the electricity they store
February 8, 2021
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
February 2, 2021
U.S. wind generation sets new daily and hourly records at end of 2020
January 19, 2021
EIA forecasts less power generation from natural gas as a result of rising fuel costs
January 12, 2021
Nuclear and coal will account for majority of U.S. generating capacity retirements in 2021
January 11, 2021
Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
January 8, 2021
Wholesale U.S. electricity prices were generally lower and less volatile in 2020 than 2019
December 31, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
December 21, 2020
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
December 18, 2020
Several EIA products show what’s happening in current energy markets
December 15, 2020
Average monthly electricity bill for U.S. residential customers declined in 2019
December 11, 2020
In California, natural gas helps balance changes in electricity demand and solar output
December 7, 2020
California was the largest net electricity importer of any state in 2019
December 4, 2020
Natural gas-fired generation has increased in most U.S. regions since 2015
November 23, 2020
New York generated the fourth most electricity from renewable sources of any state in 2019
November 20, 2020
Off-grid solar generation could affect how Africa uses coal, natural gas for electricity
November 19, 2020
About 25% of U.S. power plants can start up within an hour
November 13, 2020
Interregional electricity trade in India affects shares of solar and coal-fired generation
November 12, 2020
2020 could be a record year for U.S. wind turbine installations
November 10, 2020
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions fell in 2019, mainly in electric generation
November 6, 2020
U.S. power customers experienced an average of nearly five hours of interruptions in 2019
November 5, 2020
Power sector consumed 30% less coal in first-half 2020 than in first-half 2019
October 22, 2020
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico have increased in the first nine months of 2020
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
October 16, 2020
Natural gas generators make up largest share of U.S. electricity generation capacity
October 15, 2020
Wind is a growing part of the electricity mix in Texas
October 14, 2020
EIA’s International Energy Outlook analyzes electricity markets in India, Africa, and Asia
October 9, 2020
Solar photovoltaic generators receive higher electricity prices than other technologies
October 7, 2020
Winter energy bills in the United States likely to be similar to last winter’s
October 1, 2020
EIA’s upcoming Residential Energy Consumption Survey will collect data from all 50 states
September 30, 2020
Smoke from California wildfires decreases solar generation in CAISO
September 25, 2020
In 2019, 9 of the 10 highest-generating U.S. power plants were nuclear plants
September 18, 2020
U.S. nuclear capacity outages were 35% higher in summer 2020 than 2019
September 16, 2020
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind generation continue to fall
September 1, 2020
As U.S. coal-fired capacity and utilization decline, operators consider seasonal operation
August 27, 2020
South Korea is one of the world’s largest nuclear power producers
August 26, 2020
The United States set record for daily natural gas power burn in late July
August 19, 2020
U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic modules increase as prices continue to fall
August 17, 2020
U.S. coal stockpiles steadily increase after reaching lowest level in a decade in 2019
August 12, 2020
More power generation came from natural gas in first half of 2020 than first half of 2019
August 10, 2020
Utility-scale battery storage capacity continued its upward trend in 2018
August 5, 2020
More than 100 coal-fired plants have been replaced or converted to natural gas since 2011
July 30, 2020
Most U.S. utility-scale geothermal power plants built since 2000 are binary-cycle plants
July 29, 2020
U.S. energy consumption in April 2020 fell to its lowest level in more than 30 years
July 23, 2020
Colorado ranks seventh among states with the most energy production
July 21, 2020
More than 60% of energy used for electricity generation is lost in conversion
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 mitigation has delayed construction of some electric generators
July 7, 2020
NERC report outlines how pandemic mitigation could affect electric reliability this summer
June 30, 2020
Stay-at-home orders led to less commercial and industrial electricity use in April
June 24, 2020
Puerto Rico’s electricity generation mix changed following early 2020 earthquakes
June 18, 2020
Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power
June 15, 2020
Global electricity consumption continues to rise faster than population
June 12, 2020
The central United States set several wind power records this spring
June 10, 2020
EIA expects 2020 summer U.S. electricity demand to be lowest since 2009
June 5, 2020
Canada is the largest source of U.S. energy imports
June 1, 2020
U.S. customers experienced an average of nearly six hours of power interruptions in 2018
May 28, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
May 22, 2020
Daytime electricity demand in New York City most affected by COVID-19 mitigation actions
May 21, 2020
Most new utility-scale solar in the United States is being built in the South Atlantic
May 18, 2020
Large battery systems are often paired with renewable energy power plants
May 12, 2020
Coal transportation rates in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive year
May 11, 2020
U.S. coal-fired electricity generation in 2019 falls to 42-year low
May 7, 2020
Daily electricity demand impacts from COVID-19 mitigation efforts differ by region
May 6, 2020
Daily electricity demand in New York falls about 13% after COVID-19 mitigation efforts
April 21, 2020
Wind and natural gas-fired generators led U.S. power sector capacity additions in 2019
April 6, 2020
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
March 30, 2020
Several EIA products show what’s happening in current energy markets
March 26, 2020
Twelve U.S. states generate more than 30% of their electricity from nuclear power
March 25, 2020
Lower compensation rates for residential solar PV generation could reduce overall adoption
March 20, 2020
Most of Hawaii’s electric battery systems are paired with wind or solar power plants
March 11, 2020
EIA’s 50% Carbon-Free Generation side case projects little effect on CO2 emissions
March 6, 2020
EIA’s long-term power plant projections trade off the cost and value of new capacity
February 28, 2020
EIA expands data on capacity and usage of power plants, electricity storage systems
February 26, 2020
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
February 21, 2020
Hourly electricity consumption varies throughout the day and across seasons
February 11, 2020
About 13% of U.S. electricity generating capacity can switch between natural gas and oil
February 7, 2020
EIA projects generation from coal and nuclear power plants will plateau after 2025
February 4, 2020
Coal-fired electricity generation in New England and New York has diminished
January 30, 2020
EIA expects U.S. electricity generation from renewables to soon surpass nuclear and coal
January 22, 2020
EIA projects less than a quarter of the world’s electricity generated from coal by 2050
January 16, 2020
EIA forecasts slower growth in natural gas-fired generation while renewable energy rises
January 14, 2020
New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar
January 10, 2020
Wholesale electricity prices were generally lower in 2019, except in Texas
January 2, 2020
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
December 17, 2019
EIA Product Highlight: STEO regional electricity generation and wholesale price forecasts
December 9, 2019
U.S. onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts
December 3, 2019
U.S. coal plant retirements linked to plants with higher operating costs
November 25, 2019
Puerto Rico electricity generation returned to pre-2017 hurricane levels one year later
November 20, 2019
Nearly half of U.S. geothermal power capacity came online in the 1980s
November 19, 2019
Brazil’s net metering policy leads to growth in solar distributed generation
November 1, 2019
Participation in electricity customer choice programs has remained unchanged since 2013
October 31, 2019
Most pumped storage electricity generators in the U.S. were built in the 1970s
October 30, 2019
Most utility-scale batteries in the United States are made of lithium-ion
October 21, 2019
Global energy consumption driven by more electricity in residential, commercial buildings
October 17, 2019
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor shows effects of California wildfire-related shutoffs
October 8, 2019
Winter energy bills in the United States likely to be lower than last year’s
October 7, 2019
Five states have implemented programs to assist nuclear power plants
October 2, 2019
EIA projects that renewables will provide nearly half of world electricity by 2050
September 26, 2019
Maine and New York become the 6th and 7th states to adopt 100% clean electricity targets
September 17, 2019
Natural gas and wind forecast to be fastest growing sources of U.S. electricity generation
September 13, 2019
Coal shipments to the U.S. power sector continue to fall
September 9, 2019
Natural gas-fired power generation has grown in Florida, displacing coal
September 5, 2019
Electric generation transforms primary energy into secondary energy
September 3, 2019
Average U.S. construction costs for solar generation continue to decrease
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
August 28, 2019
EIA updates its U.S. energy consumption by source and sector chart
August 22, 2019
EIA offers two approaches to compare renewable electricity generation with other sources
August 21, 2019
EIA launches redesigned Hourly Electric Grid Monitor with new data and functionality
August 15, 2019
Investor-owned utilities served 72% of U.S. electricity customers in 2017
August 7, 2019
EIA introduces short-term forecasts for wholesale electricity prices
August 5, 2019
United States sets new daily record high for natural gas use in the power sector
August 1, 2019
Heat wave results in highest U.S. electricity demand since 2017
July 26, 2019
More U.S. coal-fired power plants are decommissioning as retirements continue
July 19, 2019
The number of electric utility rate cases increased in 2018
July 10, 2019
U.S. utility-scale battery storage power capacity to grow substantially by 2023
June 26, 2019
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
June 24, 2019
Four states updated their renewable portfolio standards in the first half of 2019
June 19, 2019
More new natural gas combined-cycle power plants are using advanced designs
June 18, 2019
NERC report highlights potential summer electricity issues for Texas and California
June 17, 2019
Mixed water supply conditions affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
June 10, 2019
Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power
June 7, 2019
Four states account for more than half of U.S. wind electricity generation
June 5, 2019
EIA tool compares individual power plants’ generation, cooling water use, and emissions
June 3, 2019
Saudi Arabia used less crude oil for power generation in 2018
May 31, 2019
Brazil plans to add more solar to its hydro-dominated electricity generation mix
May 29, 2019
Germany announces proposal to phase out coal by 2038, further changing its generation mix
May 28, 2019
Canada is a key energy trade partner to the United States
May 21, 2019
Nonpowered dams can be converted to hydroelectric dams for electricity generation
May 17, 2019
Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants were at their lowest point in over a decade
May 15, 2019
Tax credit phaseout encourages more wind power plants to be added by end of year
May 9, 2019
EIA expects less electricity to come from coal this summer as natural gas, renewables rise
May 1, 2019
One in four U.S. homes is all electric
April 26, 2019
The Northeast leads the country in net-metered wind electricity generation capacity
April 18, 2019
EIA expects 2019 summer average residential electricity use to be lowest in five years
April 12, 2019
Increases in electricity generation from biomass stop after a decade of growth
April 11, 2019
One in ten U.S. households pays an energy bill indirectly as part of rent or condo fees
April 10, 2019
U.S. natural gas-fired combined-cycle capacity surpasses coal-fired capacity
April 5, 2019
More than 80% of Idaho’s in-state electricity generation comes from renewables
April 4, 2019
California imports the most electricity from other states; Pennsylvania exports the most
March 29, 2019
Demand-side management programs save energy and reduce peak demand
March 25, 2019
Power sector pushed domestic U.S. natural gas consumption to new record in 2018
March 21, 2019
Despite closures, U.S. nuclear electricity generation in 2018 surpassed its previous peak
March 19, 2019
U.S. renewable electricity generation has doubled since 2008
March 11, 2019
More than 60% of electric generating capacity installed in 2018 was fueled by natural gas
March 8, 2019
New U.S. power plants expected to be mostly natural gas combined-cycle and solar PV
March 6, 2019
Record U.S. electricity generation in 2018 driven by record residential, commercial sales
February 27, 2019
Updated renewable portfolio standards will lead to more renewable electricity generation
February 26, 2019
Extreme cold in the Midwest led to high power demand and record natural gas demand
February 19, 2019
Natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables
February 13, 2019
Electricity intensity of U.S. homes and commercial buildings decreases in coming decades
February 11, 2019
Emissions from the U.S. electric power sector projected to remain mostly flat through 2050
February 7, 2019
Most U.S. utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants are 5 megawatts or smaller
February 6, 2019
Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices
January 23, 2019
EIA’s new interactive New England dashboard tracks energy capacity constraints
January 18, 2019
EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation
January 14, 2019
Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather
January 10, 2019
New electric generating capacity in 2019 will come from renewables and natural gas
January 8, 2019
Wholesale power prices were generally higher in 2018, with both winter and summer spikes
December 28, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
December 27, 2018
Most utility-scale fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic systems are tilted 20 degrees-30 degrees
December 21, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
December 19, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
December 18, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
December 11, 2018
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
December 4, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
November 30, 2018
Average U.S. electricity customer interruptions totaled nearly 8 hours in 2017
November 28, 2018
Japan has restarted five nuclear power reactors in 2018
November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving week: EIA data highlight how energy is used in the kitchen
November 9, 2018
Water withdrawals by U.S. power plants have been declining
November 8, 2018
Electricity residential retail choice participation has declined since 2014 peak
November 7, 2018
Space heating and water heating account for nearly two thirds of U.S. home energy use
November 2, 2018
Consolidated Edison gets approval for natural gas demand response pilot program
October 31, 2018
New England’s competitive electricity markets lead to less price volatility
October 29, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
October 26, 2018
Most utility-scale fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic systems are tilted 20 degrees-30 degrees
October 22, 2018
Hurricane Michael caused 1.7 million electricity outages in the Southeast United States
October 15, 2018
U.S. nuclear plant outages increased in September after remaining low during summer
October 11, 2018
Combined wind and solar made up at least 20% of electric generation in 10 states in 2017
October 10, 2018
U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter
October 1, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels drive electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 28, 2018
Columbia River electric generation in 2018 remains normal despite above-normal water flow
September 27, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels power electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 26, 2018
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
September 25, 2018
Summer average wholesale electricity prices in western U.S. were highest since 2008
September 19, 2018
One in three U.S. households faces a challenge in meeting energy needs
September 17, 2018
EIA introduces interactive dashboard detailing natural gas storage activity
September 14, 2018
America’s oldest operating nuclear power plant to retire on Monday
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence likely to affect Southeast U.S. electric power, transportation fuels
September 11, 2018
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
September 10, 2018
Coal is the most-used electricity generation source in 18 states; natural gas in 16
September 6, 2018
In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions
September 4, 2018
Louisiana and Wyoming consume the most energy per capita; Rhode Island, New York the least
August 29, 2018
Some U.S. electricity generating plants use dry cooling
August 24, 2018
Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii, threatens energy infrastructure
August 17, 2018
Electric power sector coal inventories are expected to remain relatively low through 2019
August 16, 2018
PURPA-qualifying capacity increases, but it's still a small portion of added renewables
August 8, 2018
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
August 6, 2018
EIA electricity sales data for Puerto Rico show rate of recovery since hurricanes
August 3, 2018
U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years
July 31, 2018
Electricity Reliability Council of Texas surpassed all-time peak hourly load in July
July 20, 2018
Major utilities continue to increase spending on U.S. electric distribution systems
July 17, 2018
Volcanic lava flows continue to affect geothermal power generation on Hawaii’s Big Island
July 12, 2018
Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
July 11, 2018
Natural gas-fired electricity generation this summer expected to be near record high
July 9, 2018
EIA adds Puerto Rico data to its U.S. power plant inventory
July 2, 2018
Coal plant retirements and high summer electricity demand lower Texas reserve margin
June 29, 2018
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electric reliability issues
June 28, 2018
EIA study examines the role of high-voltage power lines in integrating renewables
June 25, 2018
U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids consumption increases as prices, expenditures decrease
June 21, 2018
EIA monthly survey tracks U.S. power plant additions
June 20, 2018
State efficiency incentives averaged $24 per customer, ranged from $0 to $128 in 2016
June 12, 2018
Power marketers are increasing their share of U.S. retail electricity sales
June 8, 2018
Southern California’s natural gas infrastructure may face constraints this summer
June 5, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
June 1, 2018
Costs of different battery storage technologies depend on technical characteristics
May 29, 2018
Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
May 23, 2018
The United States is a net energy importer from Canada
May 22, 2018
Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles
May 17, 2018
Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption
May 15, 2018
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
May 11, 2018
Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants
May 9, 2018
Solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
May 8, 2018
Future of U.S. nuclear power fleet depends mostly on natural gas prices, carbon policies
May 7, 2018
Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions
April 26, 2018
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
April 24, 2018
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
April 20, 2018
Fuel cell power plants are used in diverse ways across the United States
April 17, 2018
Customer spending on electricity expected to increase this summer
April 5, 2018
Average frequency and duration of electric distribution outages vary by states
April 3, 2018
In 2017, U.S. electricity sales fell by the greatest amount since the recession
March 30, 2018
EIA projects that U.S. coal demand will remain flat for several decades
March 29, 2018
EIA uses two simplified metrics to show future power plants’ relative economics
March 23, 2018
Electricity demand by U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years
March 21, 2018
Solar photovoltaic costs are declining, but estimates vary across sources
March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
March 16, 2018
Solar plants typically install more panel capacity relative to their inverter capacity
March 5, 2018
Middle East countries plan to add nuclear to their generation mix
March 1, 2018
Natural gas expected to remain most-consumed fuel in the U.S. industrial sector
February 28, 2018
The design and application of utility-scale battery storage varies by region
February 27, 2018
Natural gas power plants purchase fuel using different types of contracts
February 14, 2018
U.S. imports of solar photovoltaic modules mainly come from Asia
February 13, 2018
Electricity prices are highest in Hawaii but expenditures are highest in South Carolina
February 9, 2018
Utilities continue to increase spending on transmission infrastructure
February 7, 2018
Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices
January 31, 2018
South Africa plans to add more natural gas, renewables to its energy supply mix
January 26, 2018
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia growing faster than demand
January 24, 2018
Wind expected to surpass hydro as largest renewable electricity generation source
January 23, 2018
January’s cold weather affects electricity generation mix in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
January 22, 2018
EIA forecasts natural gas to remain primary energy source for electricity generation
January 19, 2018
Hydroelectric generation in Montana recovers from last summer’s flash drought
January 17, 2018
Wholesale power prices in 2017 were stable in the east, but increased in Texas, California
January 10, 2018
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
January 9, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
January 8, 2018
Batteries perform many different functions on the power grid
December 18, 2017
Natural gas generators make up the largest share of overall U.S. generation capacity
December 13, 2017
Utility solar photovoltaic capacity is dominated by crystalline silicon panel technology
December 12, 2017
Refined coal has made up nearly one-fifth of coal-fired power generation so far in 2017
December 6, 2017
Nearly half of all U.S. electricity customers have smart meters
December 5, 2017
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
December 1, 2017
United States, Canada, and Mexico launch North American Energy Information website
November 29, 2017
Wind turbine heights and capacities have increased over the past decade
November 27, 2017
Biomass and waste fuels made up 2% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2016
November 20, 2017
Link between growth in economic activity and electricity use is changing around the world
November 17, 2017
Decommissioning nuclear reactors is a long-term and costly process
November 13, 2017
CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest
November 9, 2017
Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants have fallen since last year
November 8, 2017
EIA forecasts growth in world nuclear electricity capacity, led by non-OECD countries
November 6, 2017
Repowering wind turbines adds generating capacity at existing sites
November 3, 2017
Growth in plug-in electric vehicles depends on future market conditions
October 31, 2017
Petra Nova is one of two carbon capture and sequestration power plants in the world
October 24, 2017
Puerto Rico’s electricity service is slow to return after Hurricane Maria
October 13, 2017
Spark and dark spreads indicate profitability of natural gas, coal power plants
October 11, 2017
Winter heating costs likely to be higher this winter than last winter
October 10, 2017
Buildings energy consumption in India is expected to increase faster than in other regions
September 28, 2017
Nuclear power plant outages were relatively low this summer
September 27, 2017
Chinese coal-fired electricity generation expected to flatten as mix shifts to renewables
September 25, 2017
Residential electricity prices up 3% in first half of 2017
September 20, 2017
Hurricane Irma cut power to nearly two-thirds of Florida's electricity customers
September 19, 2017
Beyond China and India, energy consumption in non-OECD Asia continues to grow
September 18, 2017
Coal plants installed mercury controls to meet compliance deadlines
September 13, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages and affected wind generation in Texas
September 8, 2017
Hurricane Irma may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
September 7, 2017
Electricity prices reflect rising delivery costs, declining power production costs
August 25, 2017
Hurricane Harvey headed for area with significant oil, natural gas infrastructure
August 24, 2017
California increased electricity imports and natural gas generation during solar eclipse
August 23, 2017
Northwest heat wave leads to record levels of summer electricity demand
August 21, 2017
Natural gas-fired electricity conversion efficiency grows as coal remains stable
August 14, 2017
South Carolina utilities stop construction of new nuclear reactors
August 10, 2017
Total U.S. energy expenditures in 2015 were the lowest in more than a decade
August 7, 2017
Solar eclipse on August 21 will affect photovoltaic generators across the country
August 3, 2017
Many states have adopted policies to encourage energy efficiency
July 28, 2017
California’s Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility cleared to resume partial operation
July 27, 2017
Natural gas-fired electricity generation so far this summer is below last year’s level
July 26, 2017
Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010
July 24, 2017
California wholesale electricity prices are higher at the beginning and end of the day
July 14, 2017
The western U.S. sub-hourly wholesale electricity market is expanding
July 11, 2017
EIA adds small-scale solar photovoltaic forecasts to its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook
July 5, 2017
Construction costs for most power plant types have fallen in recent years
June 16, 2017
Competition between coal and natural gas affects power markets
June 14, 2017
Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time
June 13, 2017
Three Mile Island is the latest nuclear power plant to announce retirement plans
June 8, 2017
Global access to electricity has increased over the past two decades
June 5, 2017
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electricity reliability issues
June 2, 2017
As coal shipments decline, rail remains dominant mode of coal transport to power sector
June 1, 2017
More than half of small-scale photovoltaic generation comes from residential rooftops
May 25, 2017
Energy storage and renewables beyond wind, hydro, solar make up 4% of U.S. power capacity
May 22, 2017
Air conditioning and other appliances increase residential electricity use in the summer
May 18, 2017
Large commercial buildings are more likely to use lighting control strategies
May 16, 2017
Oil-fired power plants provide small amounts of U.S. electricity capacity and generation
May 12, 2017
U.S. nuclear capacity and generation expected to decline as existing generators retire
May 11, 2017
Natural gas has displaced coal in the Northeast’s generation mix over the past 10 years
May 5, 2017
Nuclear plants account for more than half of electricity generation in Illinois
May 4, 2017
Utility-scale solar has grown rapidly over the past five years
May 3, 2017
Power plants’ costs and value to the grid are not easily reflected using simple metrics
May 2, 2017
Wind turbines provide 8% of U.S. generating capacity, more than any other renewable source
May 1, 2017
Carbon intensity of energy use is lowest in U.S. industrial and electric power sectors
April 27, 2017
Most U.S. nuclear power plants were built between 1970 and 1990
April 24, 2017
More than half of utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems track the sun through the day
April 18, 2017
EIA expects natural gas to be largest source of U.S. electricity generation this summer
April 10, 2017
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016
April 7, 2017
Rising solar generation in California coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices
April 6, 2017
U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region
March 29, 2017
Coal production increases during second half of 2016, but still below 2015 levels
March 23, 2017
Brazil has the third-largest electricity sector in the Americas
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
March 3, 2017
California imports about a quarter of its electricity on average
March 1, 2017
Canada is the United States’ largest partner for energy trade
February 27, 2017
U.S. electric generating capacity increase in 2016 was largest net change since 2011
February 14, 2017
Projected electricity generation mix is sensitive to policies, natural gas prices
February 8, 2017
U.S. coal production and coal-fired electricity generation expected to rise in near term
February 6, 2017
The world’s largest nuclear plants differ by age, number of reactors, and utilization
February 3, 2017
Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation
February 1, 2017
Indian Point, closest nuclear plant to New York City, set to retire by 2021
January 30, 2017
Natural gas-fired generating capacity likely to increase over next two years
January 19, 2017
Power 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 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 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 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
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 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