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U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years

U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years

coalconsumption/demandliquid fuelsmonthlynatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewablestotal energy

10/29/2024
How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?

How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?

coalconsumption/demandelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswood

7/3/2024
Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth

Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)commercialconsumption/demandelectricitysales

6/28/2024
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023

U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023

coalconsumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewables

6/26/2024
U.S. refiners and chemical manufacturers lead hydrogen production and consumption

U.S. refiners and chemical manufacturers lead hydrogen production and consumption

MECS (Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandhydrogenmanufacturingmapproduction/supplyrefining

4/8/2024
Less than one-third of U.S. commercial buildings were all-electric in 2018

Less than one-third of U.S. commercial buildings were all-electric in 2018

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialelectricitymap

11/16/2023
Energy use for transportation increased from pre-pandemic levels in 2021 in only 12 states

Energy use for transportation increased from pre-pandemic levels in 2021 in only 12 states

AlabamaAlaskaDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiLouisianaMassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkSouth DakotaWest Virginiaconsumption/demandelectricitygasolinejet fuelliquid fuelsmapresidual fuel oilstatestransportation

9/14/2023
Heating U.S. commercial buildings is most energy intensive in cold climates

Heating U.S. commercial buildings is most energy intensive in cold climates

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandelectricityweather

9/6/2023
Food service buildings are highly energy intensive

Food service buildings are highly energy intensive

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandelectricity

8/28/2023
Midwest homes, notably older homes, consume more natural gas than most other U.S. homes

Midwest homes, notably older homes, consume more natural gas than most other U.S. homes

KansasMichiganMidwestRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandmapnatural gasresidentialstates

8/7/2023
Cooling commercial buildings is six times more energy-intensive in hot climates than cold

Cooling commercial buildings is six times more energy-intensive in hot climates than cold

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandmapweather

7/27/2023
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022

Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022

biofuelscoalconsumption/demandcrude oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswind

6/29/2023
U.S. energy insecure households were billed more for energy than other households

U.S. energy insecure households were billed more for energy than other households

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandelectricitypricesresidential

5/30/2023
U.S. households in warmer states consume less site energy than households in colder states

U.S. households in warmer states consume less site energy than households in colder states

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandresidential

5/4/2023
2018 CBECS used new technology to virtually list buildings and collect data

2018 CBECS used new technology to virtually list buildings and collect data

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandmethods

4/24/2023
U.S. natural gas consumption reached multiyear lows this past January and February

U.S. natural gas consumption reached multiyear lows this past January and February

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandnatural gasresidentialweather

4/12/2023
Mild temperatures reduced U.S. household heating fuel consumption last winter

Mild temperatures reduced U.S. household heating fuel consumption last winter

consumption/demandheating oilweather

4/10/2023
U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050

U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)commercialconsumption/demandelectricityforecasts/projectionsindustrialresidentialtransportation

4/3/2023
The majority of U.S. households used natural gas in 2020

The majority of U.S. households used natural gas in 2020

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)mapnatural gasresidential

3/23/2023
Nearly 5% of U.S. households did not use space heating in 2020, especially in warm regions

Nearly 5% of U.S. households did not use space heating in 2020, especially in warm regions

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandresidentialweather

3/9/2023
U.S. commercial buildings consumed more fuel for space heating than anything else in 2018

U.S. commercial buildings consumed more fuel for space heating than anything else in 2018

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demand

1/17/2023
Homes and buildings in the West and Northeast have the largest share of small-scale solar

Homes and buildings in the West and Northeast have the largest share of small-scale solar

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialelectricitygenerationresidentialsolar

10/25/2022
Households primarily heating with heating oil or propane will likely pay more this winter

Households primarily heating with heating oil or propane will likely pay more this winter

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)forecasts/projectionsheating oilliquid fuelspricespropaneresidentialweather

10/20/2022
U.S. natural gas bills will increase in all regions this winter

U.S. natural gas bills will increase in all regions this winter

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)forecasts/projectionsnatural gaspricesresidentialweather

10/17/2022
Residential and commercial natural gas prices reach multiyear highs in 2022

Residential and commercial natural gas prices reach multiyear highs in 2022

commercialnatural gaspricesresidential

10/4/2022
U.S. commercial buildings continued to increase their energy efficiency as of 2018

U.S. commercial buildings continued to increase their energy efficiency as of 2018

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandenergy efficiency

9/29/2022
2020 inflation-adjusted U.S. energy expenditures lowest since 2002

2020 inflation-adjusted U.S. energy expenditures lowest since 2002

coalcommercialelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumresidentialstatestransportation

8/29/2022
In 2020, most U.S. households prepared at least one hot meal a day at home

In 2020, most U.S. households prepared at least one hot meal a day at home

AlabamaCaliforniaHawaiiLouisianaMaineNew JerseyRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)UtahWashingtonelectricitymapnatural gasstates

8/15/2022
Energy use fell during 2020 in all U.S. states except Alaska

Energy use fell during 2020 in all U.S. states except Alaska

AlaskaHawaiiLouisianaSouth Dakotaconsumption/demand

7/21/2022
Over one-quarter of U.S. households use electricity as the only source of energy

Over one-quarter of U.S. households use electricity as the only source of energy

CaliforniaRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandelectricitymapstates

7/12/2022
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021

Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021

biofuelscoalconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumrenewableswindwood

7/1/2022
EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings

EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricityemissionsforecasts/projectionsnatural gasweather

6/8/2022
Nearly 90% of U.S. households used air conditioning in 2020

Nearly 90% of U.S. households used air conditioning in 2020

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)map

5/31/2022
More than half of U.S. homes used a streaming device with their TVs in 2020

More than half of U.S. homes used a streaming device with their TVs in 2020

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)residential

5/3/2022
Residential heating oil and propane prices end the winter season higher than last winter

Residential heating oil and propane prices end the winter season higher than last winter

heating oilliquid fuelsmappropaneresidentialweather

4/18/2022
In 2020, 27% of U.S. households had difficulty meeting their energy needs

In 2020, 27% of U.S. households had difficulty meeting their energy needs

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)costsresidential

4/11/2022
U.S. residential electricity expenditures increased by $5 per month in 2021

U.S. residential electricity expenditures increased by $5 per month in 2021

HawaiiUnited StatesUtahelectricitypricesresidentialstatesutility

4/7/2022
Nearly half of U.S. households use LED bulbs for all or most of their indoor lighting

Nearly half of U.S. households use LED bulbs for all or most of their indoor lighting

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)electricitylightingresidential

3/31/2022
EIA projects U.S. energy consumption will grow through 2050, driven by economic growth

EIA projects U.S. energy consumption will grow through 2050, driven by economic growth

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)consumption/demandforecasts/projections

3/3/2022
Higher wages in China increase consumer demand but have a limited effect on energy use

Higher wages in China increase consumer demand but have a limited effect on energy use

Chinabuildingsconsumption/demandindustrialinternationaltransportation

12/14/2021
Warehouses were the most common U.S. commercial building type as of 2018

Warehouses were the most common U.S. commercial building type as of 2018

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demand

11/30/2021
Use of electricity in houses to grow more quickly in developing economies

Use of electricity in houses to grow more quickly in developing economies

IEO (International Energy Outlook)commercialconsumption/demandelectricityresidential

11/5/2021
U.S. consumers expected to spend more for heating oil this upcoming winter

U.S. consumers expected to spend more for heating oil this upcoming winter

consumption/demandheating oilpricesweather

10/27/2021
EIA forecasts U.S. winter natural gas bills will be 30% higher than last winter

EIA forecasts U.S. winter natural gas bills will be 30% higher than last winter

forecasts/projectionsnatural gaspricesresidentialweather

10/25/2021
EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter

EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)consumption/demandelectricityheating oilnatural gaspricespropaneresidentialweather

10/13/2021
By 2018, LEDs had become the second-most common lighting in U.S. commercial buildings

By 2018, LEDs had become the second-most common lighting in U.S. commercial buildings

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandenergy efficiencylighting

10/4/2021
U.S. energy intensity has dropped by half since 1983, varying greatly by state

U.S. energy intensity has dropped by half since 1983, varying greatly by state

AlaskaDistrict of ColumbiaIowaLouisianaNew YorkOregonWashingtonWest Virginiaconsumption/demandstates

8/3/2021
U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years

U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)coalcommercialconsumption/demandcrude oilelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumresidentialtotal energytransportation

7/6/2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020

Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020

United Statesbiofuelscoalconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswindwood

7/1/2021
Despite more people staying at home, U.S. residential energy use fell 4% in 2020

Despite more people staying at home, U.S. residential energy use fell 4% in 2020

consumption/demandelectricityresidential

5/17/2021
Increased air travel is beginning to increase U.S. jet fuel consumption

Increased air travel is beginning to increase U.S. jet fuel consumption

air transportationconsumption/demandjet fuelliquid fuels

4/29/2021
EIA expects commercial energy use to grow more slowly than floorspace

EIA expects commercial energy use to grow more slowly than floorspace

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandefficiency

4/28/2021
Six subsectors account for nearly 90% of manufacturing energy consumption

Six subsectors account for nearly 90% of manufacturing energy consumption

MECS (Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandindustrialmanufacturing

4/19/2021
U.S residential propane prices increased 30% during the winter heating season

U.S residential propane prices increased 30% during the winter heating season

mappricespropaneresidentialweather

4/6/2021
U.S. energy consumption fell by a record 7% in 2020

U.S. energy consumption fell by a record 7% in 2020

United Statescommercialconsumption/demandindustrialresidentialtotal energytransportation

4/5/2021
Commercial buildings have gotten larger in the United States, with implications for energy

Commercial buildings have gotten larger in the United States, with implications for energy

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandenergy efficiency

12/3/2020
EIA forecasts more residential natural gas consumption this winter than last

EIA forecasts more residential natural gas consumption this winter than last

consumption/demandforecasts/projectionsnatural gasresidential

11/2/2020
Residential heating oil prices this winter are 28% lower than last winter

Residential heating oil prices this winter are 28% lower than last winter

heating oilmappricesresidential

10/27/2020
Residential propane prices so far this winter are similar to last winter’s prices

Residential propane prices so far this winter are similar to last winter’s prices

mappricespropaneresidential

10/26/2020
EIA forecasts slightly higher U.S. propane consumption this winter season

EIA forecasts slightly higher U.S. propane consumption this winter season

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)consumption/demandforecasts/projectionspropane

10/21/2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019

The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019

biofuelscommercialconsumption/demandelectricitygeothermalhydroelectricindustrialrenewablesresidentialsolartotal energytransportationwindwood

10/19/2020
EIA’s upcoming Residential Energy Consumption Survey will collect data from all 50 states

EIA’s upcoming Residential Energy Consumption Survey will collect data from all 50 states

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricityresidential

10/1/2020
Industrial sector consumption of natural gas falls amid slowing economy

Industrial sector consumption of natural gas falls amid slowing economy

consumption/demandindustrialnatural gas

9/21/2020
EIA survey of energy use by U.S. manufacturers shows increased use of natural gas, HGLs

EIA survey of energy use by U.S. manufacturers shows increased use of natural gas, HGLs

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)MECS (Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey)industrialmanufacturingnatural gas

9/17/2020
Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption

Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption

coalconsumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewables

9/14/2020
More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density

More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density

AlaskaCaliforniaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaLouisianaMassachusettsMississippiNew YorkNorth DakotaTexasWyomingconsumption/demanddieseldistillate fuelgasolinejet fuelliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumstatestotal energytransportation

8/31/2020
Illinois is a top energy consumer and producer in the Midwest

Illinois is a top energy consumer and producer in the Midwest

IllinoisMidwestconsumption/demandproduction/supplystates

8/3/2020
U.S. homes and businesses receive natural gas mostly from local distribution companies

U.S. homes and businesses receive natural gas mostly from local distribution companies

commercialindustrialnatural gasresidential

7/31/2020
U.S. energy consumption in April 2020 fell to its lowest level in more than 30 years

U.S. energy consumption in April 2020 fell to its lowest level in more than 30 years

coalconsumption/demandelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

7/29/2020
Stay-at-home orders led to less commercial and industrial electricity use in April

Stay-at-home orders led to less commercial and industrial electricity use in April

commercialconsumption/demandelectricityindustrial

6/30/2020
The recent decline in light-duty vehicle sales has affected cars more than light trucks

The recent decline in light-duty vehicle sales has affected cars more than light trucks

COVID-19 pandemicvehicles

5/29/2020
In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years

In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years

coalconsumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumpetroleum productsproduction/supplyrenewables

4/28/2020
Lower compensation rates for residential solar PV generation could reduce overall adoption

Lower compensation rates for residential solar PV generation could reduce overall adoption

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationresidentialsolar

3/25/2020
EIA projects air-conditioning energy use to grow faster than any other use in buildings

EIA projects air-conditioning energy use to grow faster than any other use in buildings

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandforecasts/projectionsresidential

3/13/2020
Hourly electricity consumption varies throughout the day and across seasons

Hourly electricity consumption varies throughout the day and across seasons

consumption/demandelectricitymapweather

2/21/2020
Participation in electricity customer choice programs has remained unchanged since 2013

Participation in electricity customer choice programs has remained unchanged since 2013

commercialelectricityindustrialresidentialtransportation

11/1/2019
Global energy consumption driven by more electricity in residential, commercial buildings

Global energy consumption driven by more electricity in residential, commercial buildings

IEO (International Energy Outlook)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandelectricityresidential

10/21/2019
Fossil fuels continue to account for the largest share of U.S. energy

Fossil fuels continue to account for the largest share of U.S. energy

United Statesconsumption/demandexports/importsproduction/supplytotal energy

9/18/2019
The nonmetallic minerals industry is one of the world’s top energy users

The nonmetallic minerals industry is one of the world’s top energy users

consumption/demandindustrial

9/11/2019
North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming consume the most residential energy per capita

North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming consume the most residential energy per capita

CaliforniaFloridaHawaiiNew MexicoNew YorkNorth DakotaRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)West VirginiaWyomingbuildingsconsumption/demandmapresidentialstates

9/4/2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource

EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)Today in EnergyUnited Statesbiofuelsbiomasscoaldieselelectricityenvironmentethanolgasolinegeothermalheating oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewablessolarstateswind

8/29/2019
EIA uses the heat content of fossil fuels to compare and aggregate energy sources

EIA uses the heat content of fossil fuels to compare and aggregate energy sources

coalconsumption/demandnatural gasoil/petroleum

8/9/2019
In the United States, most petroleum is consumed in transportation

In the United States, most petroleum is consumed in transportation

consumption/demandliquid fuelsoil/petroleumtransportation

8/2/2019
Efficiency requirements for residential central AC and heat pumps to rise in 2023

Efficiency requirements for residential central AC and heat pumps to rise in 2023

efficiencyresidential

7/30/2019
U.S. government energy consumption continues to decline

U.S. government energy consumption continues to decline

United Statesconsumption/demand

7/25/2019
Energy products are key inputs to global chemicals industry

Energy products are key inputs to global chemicals industry

consumption/demandindustrial

6/21/2019
One in four U.S. homes is all electric

One in four U.S. homes is all electric

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricityresidential

5/1/2019
One in ten U.S. households pays an energy bill indirectly as part of rent or condo fees

One in ten U.S. households pays an energy bill indirectly as part of rent or condo fees

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)electricity

4/11/2019
Regional variations in household lighting consumption driven by bulb choice and bulb count

Regional variations in household lighting consumption driven by bulb choice and bulb count

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandlightingresidential

2/25/2019
EIA’s new Key Statistics and Indicators section highlights long-term state energy data

EIA’s new Key Statistics and Indicators section highlights long-term state energy data

consumption/demandproduction/supplystates

2/22/2019
The basic metals industry is one of the world’s largest industrial energy users

The basic metals industry is one of the world’s largest industrial energy users

industrial

2/20/2019
Electricity intensity of U.S. homes and commercial buildings decreases in coming decades

Electricity intensity of U.S. homes and commercial buildings decreases in coming decades

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)buildingscommercialefficiencyelectricitylightingresidential

2/13/2019
Thanksgiving week: EIA data highlight how energy is used in the kitchen

Thanksgiving week: EIA data highlight how energy is used in the kitchen

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandelectricitynatural gaspropane

11/19/2018
Space heating and water heating account for nearly two thirds of U.S. home energy use

Space heating and water heating account for nearly two thirds of U.S. home energy use

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricitynatural gaspropaneresidential

11/7/2018
U.S. manufacturers’ short-term capability to switch fuels continues to decline

U.S. manufacturers’ short-term capability to switch fuels continues to decline

MECS (Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey)consumption/demandfuel switchingindustrialmanufacturingnatural gas

10/19/2018
U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter

U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)consumption/demandelectricityforecasts/projectionsheating oilnatural gaspricespropaneweather

10/10/2018
One in three U.S. households faces a challenge in meeting energy needs

One in three U.S. households faces a challenge in meeting energy needs

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricitypricesresidential

9/19/2018
In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions

In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricityresidential

9/6/2018
U.S. households are holding on to their vehicles longer

U.S. households are holding on to their vehicles longer

transportationvehicles

8/21/2018
In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970

In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970

commercialindustrialmapstatestotal energy

7/30/2018
Air conditioning accounts for about 12% of U.S. home energy expenditures

Air conditioning accounts for about 12% of U.S. home energy expenditures

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandpricesresidential

7/23/2018
Crossover utility vehicles overtake cars as the most popular light-duty vehicle type

Crossover utility vehicles overtake cars as the most popular light-duty vehicle type

forecasts/projectionsgasolinepricestransportationvehicles

7/19/2018
Adoption of autonomous vehicles could increase U.S. transportation energy consumption

Adoption of autonomous vehicles could increase U.S. transportation energy consumption

AEO2018consumption/demanddieselforecasts/projectionsgasolinetransportationvehicles

6/18/2018
U.S. households with more vehicles travel more but use additional vehicles less

U.S. households with more vehicles travel more but use additional vehicles less

residentialtransportationvehicles

6/7/2018

Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles

dailydieselelectricitygasolineliquid fuelstransportationvehicles

5/22/2018

Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption

buildingsconsumption/demanddailyelectricityenergy efficiencytransportation

5/17/2018

Electricity demand by U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years

consumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricitygenerationindustrial

3/23/2018

Residential heating oil and propane prices up from last winter

dailyheating oilliquid fuelsmapoil/petroleumpricesresidentialstates

3/22/2018

Residential heating oil and propane prices are expected to be higher than last winter

dailyheating oilpricespropanestates

11/30/2017

Growth in plug-in electric vehicles depends on future market conditions

consumption/demanddailyelectricitytransportation

11/3/2017

Intensity of U.S. energy use in manufacturing decreases as output outpaces fuel use

consumption/demanddailyindustrialmanufacturing

10/19/2017

U.S. household spending for gasoline is expected to remain below $2,000 in 2017

dailygasolineliquid fuelsoil/petroleumpricestransportation

10/6/2017

U.S. federal government energy costs at lowest point since fiscal year 2004

buildingsconsumption/demanddailyjet fuelliquid fuelsoil/petroleumvehicles

10/2/2017

Global Transportation Energy Consumption Examination of Scenarios to 2040 using ITEDD

consumption/demandforecasts/projectionsinternationaltransportationvehicles

9/12/2017

U.S. primary aluminum production remains low despite slow increase in prices

consumption/demanddailyindustrialpricesproduction/supply

9/12/2017

Total U.S. energy expenditures in 2015 were the lowest in more than a decade

commercialconsumption/demanddailyindustrialresidentialstatestransportation

8/10/2017

Many states have adopted policies to encourage energy efficiency

consumption/demanddailyelectricityenergy efficiencypolicy

8/3/2017

Among states, Texas consumes the most energy, Vermont the least

CaliforniaTexasVermontconsumption/demanddailystates

8/2/2017

Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010

CaliforniaHawaiiconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricitysolarstates

7/26/2017
One in eight U.S. homes uses a programmed thermostat with a central air conditioning unit

One in eight U.S. homes uses a programmed thermostat with a central air conditioning unit

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyresidential

7/19/2017
Dishwashers are among the least-used appliances in American homes

Dishwashers are among the least-used appliances in American homes

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyresidential

6/19/2017

As U.S. airlines carry more passengers, jet fuel use remains well below its previous peak

consumption/demanddailytransportation

6/6/2017

Crossover utility vehicles blur distinction between passenger cars and light trucks

consumption/demanddailytransportation

5/24/2017

Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)dailyenergy efficiencyforecasts/projectionsgasolineliquid fuelsoil/petroleumtransportation

5/23/2017
Air conditioning and other appliances increase residential electricity use in the summer

Air conditioning and other appliances increase residential electricity use in the summer

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyelectricityresidential

5/22/2017
Large commercial buildings are more likely to use lighting control strategies

Large commercial buildings are more likely to use lighting control strategies

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandelectricityenergy efficiencylighting

5/18/2017
American households use a variety of lightbulbs as CFL and LED adoption increases

American households use a variety of lightbulbs as CFL and LED adoption increases

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailylightingresidential

5/8/2017
U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region

U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)alternative fuelsbuildingsconsumption/demanddailydistillate fuelelectricitynatural gasoil/petroleumresidentialweatherwood

4/6/2017
Average number of televisions in U.S. homes declining

Average number of televisions in U.S. homes declining

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyresidential

2/28/2017
EIA’s residential and commercial studies require significant data collection and analysis

EIA’s residential and commercial studies require significant data collection and analysis

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialconsumption/demandmethodsresidential

2/7/2017

Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter

consumption/demanddailyelectricityresidentialweather

12/12/2016

Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)dailyheating oiloil/petroleumpricespropaneresidentialstatesweather

11/17/2016

U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908

coalcrude oildailyexports/importsliquid fuelsproduction/supplyrenewablestotal energy

11/1/2016

U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years

dailyelectricitypricesresidential

10/6/2016

Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricity

10/5/2016

Recent energy intensity decline in government buildings exceeds commercial sector average

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyexports/imports

9/16/2016

Changes in steel production reduce energy intensity

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2016consumption/demanddailyforecasts/projectionsmanufacturing

7/29/2016

Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency

consumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricityindustrial

7/27/2016

Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables

coaldailyexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewablestotal energy

7/21/2016

Global energy intensity continues to decline

dailyenergy efficiencyexports/importsinternationaltotal energy

7/12/2016

Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline

alternative fuelsbiomasscoaldailyelectricityexports/importshydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewables

7/1/2016

Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2016consumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricityemissionsforecasts/projectionssolarstandardswind

6/28/2016

Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use

commercialdailyexports/importsforecasts/projectionsindustrialnatural gasresidential

5/26/2016

Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

dailyexports/importsgasolineoil/petroleumtransportation

2/23/2016

East Coast and Gulf Coast Transportation Fuels Markets

Congressional & other requestsEast CoastGulf CoastPADD 1PADD 3consumption/demanddieseldistributionexports/importsforecasts/projectionsgasolinejet fuelliquid fuelsmodel documentationmost popularoil/petroleumproduction/supplyresidual fuel oilstoragetransportation

2/3/2016

Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/imports

2/3/2016

Past Issues & Trends

Independent energy assessments confirm quality of EIA's commercial buildings data December 16, 2015

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyexports/imports

Heating oil and propane prices are lower this winter December 10, 2015

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)dailyexports/importsheating oilliquid fuelsoil/petroleumpricespropanestatesweather

Energy use by federal agencies continues to decline December 7, 2015

alternative fuelsbuildingsconsumption/demanddailyexports/importsvehicles

EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation December 2, 2015

CaliforniaHawaiiMassachusettsNew JerseyNew Yorkcapacitycommercialdailydistributionelectricitygenerating capacitygenerationindustrialnet meteringrenewablesresidentialsolarstatesutility

U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest in seven years November 25, 2015

dailygasolineoil/petroleumpricestransportation

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises November 24, 2015

CO2 (carbon dioxide)buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyemissionsenvironmentresidentialtransportation

Passenger travel accounts for most of world transportation energy use November 19, 2015

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsinternationalliquid fuelsoil/petroleumtransportation

Increased recycling may reduce metals sector energy use in China October 28, 2015

Chinadailyenergy efficiencyexports/importsindustrialinternationalmanufacturing

Chinese policies aim to increase energy efficiency in buildings October 26, 2015

Chinaappliance standardsbuildingsdailyefficiencyenergy efficiencyinternational

Coal use in China is slowing September 17, 2015

Chinacoaldailyexports/importsinternational

Recent statistical revisions suggest higher historical coal consumption in China September 16, 2015

Chinacoaldailyexports/importsproduction/supply

U.S. job market and automotive sales trends support growth in gasoline use September 15, 2015

dailyexports/importsgasolineoil/petroleumtransportationvehicles

India’s coal industry in flux as government sets ambitious coal production targets August 25, 2015

Indiacoaldailyelectricityexports/importsgenerationinternational

Consensus process provides alternate approach to energy efficiency standard development July 21, 2015

commercialconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyenergy efficiencystandards

Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 July 2, 2015

United Statescoalconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/importshydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswood

EIA celebrates 20 years on the Internet June 30, 2015

dailytotal energy

Bulk chemical feedstock use a key part of increasing industrial energy demand May 29, 2015

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsindustrialnatural gas

Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s May 28, 2015

alternative fuelsbiofuelsbiomasscommercialdailyexports/importsindustrialrenewablesresidentialsolartransportationwindwood

Average size of new commercial buildings in United States continues to grow May 8, 2015

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddaily

EIA's CBECS is the nation's only comprehensive survey of commercial buildings May 6, 2015

buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/imports

Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation May 4, 2015

coaldailyelectricityexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewables

Households with more vehicles travel more April 16, 2015

consumption/demanddailyresidentialtransportation

Updated Buildings Sector Appliance and Equipment Costs and Efficiency April 15, 2015

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)commercialconsumption/demandefficiencyforecasts/projectionsresidential

Voluntary agreement continues to reduce energy consumption of television set-top boxes March 2, 2015

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsresidential

Energy efficiency improvements have largely offset effect of more, larger homes February 18, 2015

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyenergy efficiencyexports/importsresidential

Proposed efficiency standard may eliminate noncondensing gas furnaces February 17, 2015

appliance standardsconsumption/demanddailyefficiencyenergy efficiencyexports/importsnatural gasstandards

Assessment of Interval Data and Their Potential Application to Residential Electricity End-Use Modeling, An February 10, 2015

CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)Congressional & other requestsRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandelectricityforecasts/projectionsresidential

Defense Department energy use falls to lowest level since at least 1975 February 5, 2015

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsliquid fuels

Energy consumption by U.S. government at lowest level since at least 1975 February 4, 2015

buildingsconsumption/demanddailyexports/imports

Drivers of U.S. Household Energy Consumption, 1980-2009 February 3, 2015

Congressional & other requestsRECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demandefficiencyenergy efficiencyexports/importsforecasts/projectionsmost popularresidential

Upcoming Super Bowl will be first to be lit with energy-efficient LED lights January 30, 2015

consumption/demanddailylighting

Gasoline prices tend to have little effect on demand for car travel December 15, 2014

United Statesconsumption/demanddailygasolineoil/petroleumpricestransportation

California leads the nation in the adoption of electric vehicles December 10, 2014

CaliforniaGeorgiaWashingtondailyelectricitystatestransportationvehicles

Issues in International Energy Consumption Analysis: Electricity Usage in India’s Housing Sector November 7, 2014

Indiaconsumption/demandelectricityexports/importsforecasts/projectionsinternationalresidential

LED light bulbs keep improving in efficiency and quality November 4, 2014

dailyefficiencyelectricityenergy efficiencylighting

Price Elasticities for Energy Use in Buildings of the United States October 22, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014NEMS (National Energy Modeling System)buildingscommercialconsumption/demanddistillate fuelelectricityexports/importsforecasts/projectionsnatural gaspricesresidential

Consumer energy expenditures are 5% of disposable income, below long-term average October 21, 2014

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsprices

Energy for growing and harvesting crops is a large component of farm operating costs October 17, 2014

dailydistillate fuelexports/importsindustrialoil/petroleum

Behavioral Economics Applied to Energy Demand Analysis: A Foundation October 15, 2014

NEMS (National Energy Modeling System)commercialconsumption/demandenergy efficiencyforecasts/projectionsindustrialresidentialtransportation

Lower petrochemical use of propane driven by wider price spread between propane and ethane October 9, 2014

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)dailyethaneexports/importsliquid fuelsoil/petroleumpricespropane

Propane use for crop drying depends on weather and corn markets as well as crop size October 2, 2014

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)dailyexports/importsinventories/stocksliquid fuelsoil/petroleumpropane

New Eagle Ford wells continue to show higher production September 29, 2014

Texasdailydrillingefficiencyliquid fuelsoil/petroleumstates

Minimum efficiency standards for electric motors will soon increase September 26, 2014

consumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricityenergy efficiencyindustrialmanufacturingstandards

Everywhere but Northeast, fewer homes choose natural gas as heating fuel September 25, 2014

RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingsconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/importsnatural gasresidential

EIA's forecast of 2014 gasoline use has risen 2 billion gallons (1.6%) in past 10 months September 10, 2014

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)dailyexports/importsforecasts/projectionsgasolineoil/petroleum

Hawaii and U.S. Territories aim to increase fuel diversity with LNG imports August 19, 2014

HawaiiLNG (liquefied natural gas)dailyelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixexports/importsnatural gaspricesstates

Steam coal imports remain down sharply from historic high in 2007 August 13, 2014

coaldailyelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixexports/importsgenerating capacitygenerationretirements

Metal-based durables manufacturers are fueled by electricity and natural gas August 1, 2014

consumption/demanddailyefficiencyelectricityexports/importsindustrialmanufacturing

Fuel economy and average vehicle cost vary significantly across vehicle types July 22, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014dailyefficiencygasolineoil/petroleumvehicles

Light-duty vehicles’ share of transportation energy use is projected to fall July 18, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014consumption/demanddailyexports/importsrailtransportation

Fuel economy improvements show diminishing returns in fuel savings July 11, 2014

dailydieselgasolineoil/petroleumvehicles

Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others July 1, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014consumption/demanddailyefficiencyexports/importsresidential

Domestic production satisfies 84% of total U.S. energy demand in 2013 June 2, 2014

United Statesconsumption/demanddailyexports/imports

Industrial onsite electricity concentrated in chemicals, oil, and paper manufacturing May 20, 2014

dailyefficiencyelectricitygenerating capacitygenerationindustrial

Norway supplies more than 20% of Europe’s natural gas needs May 16, 2014

EuropeNorwayQatarRussiaUnited Kingdomdailyexports/importsinternationalnatural gasproduction/supply

China produces and consumes almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined May 14, 2014

Chinacoalconsumption/demanddailyexports/importsforecasts/projectionsinternationalproduction/supply

Recycling is the primary energy efficiency technology for aluminum and steel manufacturing May 9, 2014

consumption/demanddailyindustrialmanufacturing

Industrial sector drives increase in North Dakota electricity sales May 8, 2014

North Dakotacommercialconsumption/demanddailyelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsoil/petroleumresidential

Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share April 30, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014CO2 (carbon dioxide)coaldailygenerationnatural gasnuclearrenewablessolar

Implications of lower natural gas prices on industrial production April 23, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014forecasts/projectionsindustrialnatural gasoil/petroleumpricesproduction/supplyresources

No Sunset and Extended Policies cases April 21, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy)exports/importsforecasts/projectionsindustrialregulationresidentialstandardstransportation

Light-duty vehicle energy demand: demographics and travel behavior April 16, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014CO2 (carbon dioxide)emissionsforecasts/projectionsvehicles

Net energy imports in 2013 lowest in more than 20 years April 2, 2014

consumption/demanddailyexports/importsliquid fuelsoil/petroleumtotal energy

Biofuels production drives growth in overall biomass energy use over past decade March 18, 2014

alternative fuelsbiofuelsbiomassconsumption/demanddailyexports/importsrenewableswood

Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows February 24, 2014

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2014United Statescoalconsumption/demanddailyexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplystates

State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added December 19, 2013

alternative fuelsbiomasscoaldailyelectricityexports/importsgeothermalhydroelectricnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewablessolarstatestotal energywind

EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040 July 25, 2013

IEO (International Energy Outlook)dailyemissionsforecasts/projectionsinternationalrenewables

Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States July 3, 2013

United Statescoalconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/importshydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswood