2024 was a year of notable accomplishments. Check out the highlights of EIA products and programs this year.
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December 18, 2024What are gasoline sulfur credits, and how do they work?
July 31, 2024
Price of carbon allowances in California’s Cap-and-Trade Program fell in latest auction
April 29, 2024
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023
March 7, 2024
Washington State’s emissions allowance program held its first auctions in 2023
November 30, 2023
Global CO2 emissions rise through 2050 in most IEO2023 cases
November 29, 2023
Coal generation decreased in 2022, but overall U.S. emissions increased
November 28, 2023
Lower CO2 emissions are partially due to shifts in power generation sources
November 15, 2023
Northeast U.S. carbon dioxide emissions prices return to last year’s highs
October 11, 2023
EIA projects global energy consumption will outpace efficiency gains in most cases
March 16, 2023
EIA projects that U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will fall through 2050 in AEO2023
December 30, 2022
U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit
December 13, 2022
Global allowance prices for CO2 emissions increased by over 40% in 2021
September 8, 2022
RGGI carbon dioxide emissions price reached new quarterly record in June 2022
July 20, 2022
U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit
June 8, 2022
EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings
May 13, 2022
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose 6% in 2021
April 5, 2022
Prices for California’s emissions credits increase in early 2022 auction
March 21, 2022
EIA projects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in the near term, then rise
February 8, 2022
EIA analysis considers different outcomes for coal markets in India and Southeast Asia
February 4, 2022
Utilities’ carbon-reduction goals will have little impact on U.S. CO2 emissions
January 24, 2022
CO2 emissions allowance prices increased in latest RGGI auction
January 20, 2022
EIA expects U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to increase in 2022 and 2023
December 30, 2021
In 2020, the United States produced the least CO2 emissions from energy in nearly 40 years
October 21, 2021
EIA projects that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will rise over the next 30 years
July 26, 2021
In 2020, the United States produced the least CO2 emissions from energy in nearly 40 years
June 9, 2021
Electric power sector CO2 emissions drop as generation mix shifts from coal to natural gas
April 12, 2021
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 11% in 2020
March 23, 2021
CO2 emissions prices in the Northeast states reached record levels in most recent auction
February 11, 2021
EIA’s AEO2021 shows U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rising after the mid-2030s
January 26, 2021
After 2020 decline, EIA expects energy-related CO2 emissions to increase in 2021 and 2022
December 9, 2020
EIA expects U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall 11% in 2020
November 10, 2020
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions fell in 2019, mainly in electric generation
August 21, 2020
Monthly U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in April were the lowest in decades
May 13, 2020
EIA expects energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall 11% this year
May 5, 2020
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels
March 17, 2020
EIA analysis shows how carbon fees would reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the near term
March 5, 2020
Alternative policies cases explore effects of potential legislative and regulatory changes
February 10, 2020
EIA projects total U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to be relatively flat through 2050
January 17, 2020
EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to decrease annually through 2021
December 30, 2019
EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in 2019
December 10, 2019
Auction prices for regional carbon dioxide allowances have increased since the 2017 low
December 6, 2019
Natural gas venting and flaring increased in North Dakota and Texas in 2018
November 26, 2019
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose in 2018 for the first year since 2014
September 30, 2019
EIA projects global energy-related CO2 emissions will increase through 2050
July 15, 2019
EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in 2019
June 5, 2019
EIA tool compares individual power plants’ generation, cooling water use, and emissions
April 1, 2019
Energy-related carbon dioxide emission profiles differ dramatically from state to state
March 20, 2019
EIA projects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will remain near current level through 2050
February 11, 2019
Emissions from the U.S. electric power sector projected to remain mostly flat through 2050
January 28, 2019
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions increased in 2018 but will likely fall in 2019 and 2020
January 14, 2019
Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather
December 21, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
December 11, 2018
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
October 29, 2018
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
September 5, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell slightly in 2017
April 6, 2018
About 7% of fossil fuels are consumed for non-combustion use in the United States
February 8, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions expected to rise slightly in 2018, remain flat in 2019
February 2, 2018
California plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030
December 11, 2017
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in most states from 2005 to 2015
November 16, 2017
Growth in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to slow
November 13, 2017
CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest
October 31, 2017
Petra Nova is one of two carbon capture and sequestration power plants in the world
October 12, 2017
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to fall in 2017 but rise in 2018
September 18, 2017
Coal plants installed mercury controls to meet compliance deadlines
May 31, 2017
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices are the lowest since 2014
April 10, 2017
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016
March 2, 2017
Projected carbon dioxide emissions are sensitive to factors driving fossil fuel use
February 3, 2017
Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation
January 19, 2017
Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions
November 30, 2016
Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
July 7, 2016
EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
June 24, 2016
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline
May 18, 2016
Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan
May 16, 2016
Projected growth in CO2 emissions driven by countries outside the OECD
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 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
February 1, 2016
Natural gas leak at California storage site raises environmental and reliability concerns
November 24, 2015
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
November 23, 2015
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in nearly every state from 2005 to 2013
November 18, 2015
United States and China advance policies to limit CO2 emissions
October 30, 2015
Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions
August 5, 2015
Monthly power sector carbon dioxide emissions reach 27-year low in April
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 15, 2015
U.S. power sector CO2 emissions expected to increase through 2040
April 20, 2015
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions increase in past two years
October 30, 2014
Colder weather drives forecast of 2014 energy-related CO2 emissions 1.1% above 2013 level
October 23, 2014
Lower electricity-related CO2 emissions reflect lower carbon intensity and electricity use
October 22, 2014
Weather-driven energy intensity increase led to higher energy-related emissions in 2013
September 22, 2014
European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources
September 18, 2014
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices continue to rise
June 26, 2014
Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise
April 28, 2014
Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements
March 28, 2014
Coal-fired power plant operators consider emissions compliance strategies
February 3, 2014
Lower emissions cap for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect in 2014
January 13, 2014
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in 2013 expected to be 2% higher than in 2012
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
April 30, 2013
Extending current energy policies would reduce U.S. energy use, carbon dioxide emissions
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
February 27, 2013
Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides continue to decline in 2012
January 14, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal prices and production in most basins down in 2012
December 21, 2012
California’s first greenhouse gas emissions auction sells near minimum price
December 7, 2012
EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers
September 19, 2012
Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) is the nation's benchmark price for eastern coal
September 10, 2012
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions down in 2011
August 1, 2012
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in early 2012 lowest since 1992
July 2, 2012
EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology
June 27, 2012
Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
March 16, 2012
Dry sorbent injection may serve as a key pollution control technology at power plants
February 2, 2012
Emissions allowance prices for SO2 and NOX remained low in 2011
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
December 21, 2011
Coal plants without scrubbers account for a majority of U.S. SO2 emissions
September 8, 2011
EPA rule requires SO2 emissions reduction from Texas coal power plants in 2012
August 9, 2011
Cross State Air Pollution Rule requires emissions reductions from Eastern U.S. powerplants
August 5, 2011
European Union countries reach for higher renewable electricity generation
July 15, 2011
Nuclear power has a significant role in the European power generation mix
June 27, 2011
Carbon dioxide emissions grow in the residential sector
May 16, 2011
Gases other than carbon dioxide make up nearly 20% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
May 11, 2011
Average prices for spot sulfur dioxide emissions allowances at EPA auction set new lows
May 3, 2011