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December 20, 2024Virginia was the top net electricity recipient of any state in 2023
December 16, 2024
What is the shoulder season in electricity markets?
December 13, 2024
U.S. natural gas consumption reaches new highs driven by the electric power sector
November 18, 2024
Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades
November 7, 2024
Drought conditions reduce hydropower generation, particularly in the Pacific Northwest
November 5, 2024
U.S. summer nuclear outages declined in 2024, returning to 2022 levels
October 22, 2024
U.S. construction costs rose slightly for solar and wind, dropped for natural gas in 2022
October 10, 2024
U.S. hourly electricity demand peaked in July with widespread heatwaves
October 8, 2024
U.S. natural gas-fired electricity generation set new daily records in summer 2024
October 3, 2024
Data centers and cryptocurrency mining in Texas drive strong power demand growth
October 2, 2024
Utility-scale U.S. solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
September 12, 2024
U.S. electric power sector explores hydrogen cofiring at natural gas-fired plants
September 9, 2024
Trend toward electric utility rate increases in regulated markets continues in 2024
September 5, 2024
Batteries are a fast-growing secondary electricity source for the grid
August 27, 2024
Natural gas-fired electricity generation increased during heat waves in New England
August 19, 2024
U.S. power grid added 20.2 GW of generating capacity in the first half of 2024
August 13, 2024
U.S. wind generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
August 5, 2024
The most coal is stockpiled at U.S. power plants since 2020
July 25, 2024
Natural gas electricity generation in the United States spiked with July heatwave
July 18, 2024
California residents are increasingly pairing battery storage with solar installations
July 9, 2024
Cancellations reduce expected U.S. capacity of offshore wind facilities
June 26, 2024
Why are Midwest grid operators turning away wind power?
June 25, 2024
Utilities report batteries are most commonly used for arbitrage and grid stability
June 24, 2024
New England utility closes import-dependent gas-fired power plant, keeps LNG import option
June 17, 2024
PJM has been dispatching coal-fired generators less than other generators
June 10, 2024
NERC reports some U.S. regions at risk for energy shortfalls in extreme summer conditions
May 30, 2024
Our U.S. summer natural gas consumption forecast for electric power matches 2023 record
May 16, 2024
Natural gas-fired electricity generation in Texas set winter record in January 2024
May 10, 2024
U.S. coal-fired electricity generation decreased in 2022 and 2023
May 8, 2024
U.S. electric power sector reported fewer delays for new solar capacity projects in 2023
May 6, 2024
China continues rapid growth of nuclear power capacity
May 2, 2024
Japan’s energy policies aim to reduce use of fossil fuels in electricity generation
May 2, 2024
Japan’s energy policies aim for increased zero-carbon electricity generation
May 1, 2024
Plant Vogtle Unit 4 begins commercial operation
April 30, 2024
Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
April 29, 2024
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023
April 26, 2024
U.S. natural gas-fired electricity generation consistently increased in 2022 and 2023
April 18, 2024
U.S. hydropower generation expected to increase by 6% in 2024 following last year’s lows
April 12, 2024
Natural gas filled in most of the drop in solar generation in Texas during April 8 eclipse
April 9, 2024
Solar capacity additions are changing the shape of daily electricity supply in Texas
April 5, 2024
April 8 solar eclipse will briefly limit solar electricity generation across the country
March 26, 2024
Western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low last year
February 26, 2024
Wholesale U.S. electricity prices were relatively low in 2023
February 22, 2024
Use of natural gas-fired generation differs in the United States by technology and region
February 20, 2024
Retirements of U.S. electric generating capacity to slow in 2024
February 15, 2024
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
February 8, 2024
Nuclear reactor restarts in Japan have reduced LNG imports for electricity generation
January 30, 2024
Projected zero-carbon electricity growth highly dependent on cost in parts of Asia
January 16, 2024
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next two years
January 9, 2024
We expect solar will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025
January 9, 2024
U.S. battery storage capacity expected to nearly double in 2024
December 28, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
December 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
December 26, 2023
First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in operation
December 19, 2023
As solar capacity grows, duck curves are getting deeper in California
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 20, 2023
Natural gas combined-cycle power plants increased utilization with improved technology
November 8, 2023
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
November 7, 2023
EIA expects U.S. annual solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
October 30, 2023
Solar and wind power curtailments are rising in California
October 17, 2023
U.S. summer nuclear outages rose in 2023, returning to 2021 levels
October 16, 2023
New natural gas-fired capacity additions expected to total 8.6 gigawatts in 2023
October 3, 2023
U.S. construction costs dropped for solar, wind, and natural gas-fired generators in 2021
September 28, 2023
Weather events have reduced our forecast of U.S. hydropower generation by 6% this year
September 21, 2023
Ecuador has continued to expand use of hydroelectric power
September 11, 2023
Record U.S. small-scale solar capacity was added in 2022
August 29, 2023
Solar panel shipments set a record high in 2022 as capacity continued to grow
August 24, 2023
Florida’s electricity generation mix is changing
August 9, 2023
New pumped-storage capacity in China is helping to integrate growing wind and solar power
August 8, 2023
Developers added 16.8 GW of U.S. utility-scale generating capacity in first-half 2023
August 1, 2023
First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in operation
July 26, 2023
Texas power grid met record-breaking demand for electricity during recent heat wave
June 21, 2023
As solar capacity grows, duck curves are getting deeper in California
June 14, 2023
U.S. electric power sector continues water efficiency gains
June 8, 2023
Increased U.S. renewable and natural gas generation likely to reduce summer coal demand
June 7, 2023
U.S. electricity generation from natural gas was highest on record this past winter
June 5, 2023
The largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania will close by July 2023
May 11, 2023
EIA projects coal capacity will decrease in our Annual Energy Outlook 2023
May 10, 2023
Mixed water supply condition across western states affects 2023 hydropower outlook
April 26, 2023
U.S. coal shipments increased slightly in 2022 as power plants replenished stockpiles
April 18, 2023
Solar distributed generation capacity in Brazil is growing rapidly
April 13, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
April 6, 2023
EIA explores effects of Inflation Reduction Act on the Annual Energy Outlook
March 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
March 21, 2023
Waste-to-energy plants are a small but stable source of electricity in the United States
March 16, 2023
EIA projects that U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will fall through 2050 in AEO2023
March 6, 2023
Wind, solar, and batteries increasingly account for more new U.S. power capacity additions
March 1, 2023
U.S. simple-cycle natural gas turbines operated at record highs in summer 2022
February 22, 2023
After dropping to a 20-year low, western U.S. hydropower generation rose 13% last year
February 16, 2023
Germany extends the life of its last three operating nuclear power plants until April
February 7, 2023
Coal and natural gas plants will account for 98% of U.S. capacity retirements in 2023
February 6, 2023
More than half of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2023 will be solar
January 26, 2023
In the past 20 years, natural gas has displaced most coal-fired generation in Pennsylvania
January 23, 2023
Nuclear power plants generated 68% of France’s electricity in 2021
January 19, 2023
Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years
December 30, 2022
U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit
December 29, 2022
U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire
December 23, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
December 15, 2022
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
December 8, 2022
U.S. battery storage capacity will increase significantly by 2025
December 7, 2022
Coal was the largest source of electricity generation for 15 states in 2021
December 6, 2022
Product Highlight: EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor
November 30, 2022
U.S. wind generation falls into regional patterns by season
November 21, 2022
One of the largest wind farms in the United States was completed in Oklahoma last spring
November 7, 2022
Nearly a quarter of the operating U.S. coal-fired fleet scheduled to retire by 2029
November 4, 2022
U.S. electric-generating capacity for combined-cycle natural gas turbines is growing
November 3, 2022
Average U.S. construction costs drop for solar, rise for wind and natural gas generators
October 31, 2022
In 2021 U.S. natural gas-fired power generation declined for the first time in four years
October 27, 2022
U.S. coal-fired generation declining after brief rise last year
October 25, 2022
Homes and buildings in the West and Northeast have the largest share of small-scale solar
October 19, 2022
Coal shipments to U.S. power plants fell by more than half between 2010 and 2021
October 14, 2022
Daily U.S. summer nuclear capacity outages were 19% lower this summer than last summer
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 13, 2022
Carbon intensity of U.S. power generation continues to fall but varies widely by state
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 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 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 20, 2022
U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit
July 14, 2022
U.S. monthly average Henry Hub spot price nearly doubled in 12 months
June 30, 2022
Developers plan to add 6 gigawatts of U.S. offshore wind capacity through 2029
June 27, 2022
In Colombia, natural gas consumption has been exceeding production
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 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 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
March 30, 2022
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
March 18, 2022
EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
March 7, 2022
Solar power and batteries account for 60% of planned new U.S. electric generation capacity
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 4, 2022
Utilities’ carbon-reduction goals will have little impact on U.S. CO2 emissions
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
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 1, 2021
California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought
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
October 28, 2021
Two nuclear power plants in northern Illinois reversed plans to retire early
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 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 20, 2021
World’s longest-operating solar thermal facility is retiring most of its capacity
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 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
July 28, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
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 7, 2021
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought
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 7, 2021
In 2020, natural gas exports and natural gas for electricity reached record highs
June 1, 2021
Vietnam’s latest power development plan focuses on expanding renewable sources
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 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
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 8, 2021
Mixed water supply conditions expected to affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
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
February 22, 2021
Nuclear, pumped storage, and coal power plants are more likely to have multiple owners
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
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 5, 2020
Power sector consumed 30% less coal in first-half 2020 than in first-half 2019
October 29, 2020
Natural gas prices and renewable capital costs affect the generation mix in China
October 22, 2020
U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico have increased in the first nine months of 2020
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 9, 2020
Solar photovoltaic generators receive higher electricity prices than other technologies
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 11, 2020
EIA expects U.S. hydroelectric generation to increase in 2020 despite drought conditions
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 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 21, 2020
More than 60% of energy used for electricity generation is lost in conversion
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 12, 2020
The central United States set several wind power records this spring
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
April 21, 2020
Wind and natural gas-fired generators led U.S. power sector capacity additions in 2019
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 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 26, 2020
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
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
December 2, 2019
Early November cold weather prompts fuel switching in PJM and MISO
November 25, 2019
Puerto Rico electricity generation returned to pre-2017 hurricane levels one year later
November 19, 2019
Brazil’s net metering policy leads to growth in solar distributed generation
October 31, 2019
Most pumped storage electricity generators in the U.S. were built in the 1970s
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 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 5, 2019
United States sets new daily record high for natural gas use in the power sector
June 26, 2019
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
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 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
April 26, 2019
The Northeast leads the country in net-metered wind electricity generation capacity
April 12, 2019
Increases in electricity generation from biomass stop after a decade of growth
April 10, 2019
U.S. natural gas-fired combined-cycle capacity surpasses coal-fired capacity
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 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 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 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 8, 2019
Wholesale power prices were generally higher in 2018, with both winter and summer spikes
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 11, 2018
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
November 9, 2018
Water withdrawals by U.S. power plants have been declining
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 17, 2018
Natural gas-fired power plants are being added and used more in PJM Interconnection
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 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 26, 2018
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
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
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
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 21, 2018
EIA monthly survey tracks U.S. power plant additions
June 12, 2018
Power marketers are increasing their share of U.S. retail electricity sales
May 29, 2018
Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
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
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
March 30, 2018
EIA projects that U.S. coal demand will remain flat for several decades
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
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 7, 2018
Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices
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 9, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
January 5, 2018
Cold weather, higher exports result in record natural gas demand
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 5, 2017
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
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 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
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
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 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
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 7, 2017
Solar eclipse on August 21 will affect photovoltaic generators across the country
July 27, 2017
Natural gas-fired electricity generation so far this summer is below last year’s level
July 24, 2017
California wholesale electricity prices are higher at the beginning and end of the day
July 11, 2017
EIA adds small-scale solar photovoltaic forecasts to its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook
July 6, 2017
Monthly renewable electricity generation surpasses nuclear for the first time since 1984
July 5, 2017
Construction costs for most power plant types have fallen in recent years
June 26, 2017
Future coal production depends on resources and technology, not just policy choices
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 5, 2017
NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electricity reliability issues
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 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 17, 2017
Most coal plants in the United States were built before 1990
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
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 22, 2017
Record precipitation, snowpack in California expected to increase hydro generation in 2017
March 13, 2017
Hydroelectric generators are among the United States’ oldest power plants
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
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 13, 2017
Natural gas prices in 2016 were the lowest in nearly 20 years
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 7, 2016
About 30% of distributed solar capacity is owned by third parties
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 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
September 28, 2016
China expected to account for more than half of world growth in nuclear power through 2040
September 15, 2016
Electricity customers’ service restored in Tallahassee after Hurricane Hermine
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 30, 2016
Coal consumption by U.S. educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008
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 8, 2016
High natural gas-fired generation leads to rare summer net national weekly storage draw
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 20, 2016
U.S. electric system is made up of interconnections and balancing authorities
July 14, 2016
Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016
July 7, 2016
EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits
July 5, 2016
Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity
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 14, 2016
First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
June 2, 2016
Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions
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 13, 2016
Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993
April 28, 2016
Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007
April 8, 2016
Waste-to-energy electricity generation concentrated in Florida and Northeast
April 4, 2016
Average utilization for natural gas combined-cycle plants exceeded coal plants in 2015
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 8, 2016
Coal made up more than 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015
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 9, 2016
Natural gas use for power generation higher this winter
January 11, 2016
Wholesale power prices decrease across the country in 2015
January 8, 2016
Coal production and prices decline in 2015
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 7, 2015
Nationwide, electricity generation from coal falls while natural gas rises
September 28, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages were less than 3% of capacity this summer
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 11, 2015
West Coast wind patterns lead to below-normal wind generation capacity factors
August 5, 2015
Monthly power sector carbon dioxide emissions reach 27-year low in April
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 20, 2015
China will soon surpass South Korea, Russia, and Japan in nuclear generating capacity
July 9, 2015
U.S.-Canada electricity trade increases
July 6, 2015
California grid expected to maintain reliability despite drought
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 15, 2015
U.S. power sector CO2 emissions expected to increase through 2040
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
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
December 18, 2014
Wind power capacity additions expected to increase in last quarter of 2014
December 9, 2014
Increased solar and wind electricity generation in California are changing net load shapes
November 7, 2014
After record injections, natural gas storage levels now within 7% of 5-year average
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 24, 2014
Saudi Arabia uses largest amount of crude oil for power generation since 2010
September 8, 2014
Geothermal resources used to produce renewable electricity in western states
August 15, 2014
Reasons for projected natural gas-fired generation growth vary by region
July 31, 2014
Nonhydro renewables now routinely surpass hydropower generation
June 25, 2014
California continues to set daily records for utility scale solar energy
June 17, 2014
Hydropower supplies more than three-quarters of Brazil’s electric power
June 13, 2014
Projected growth in natural gas-fired generation is influenced by resource availability
June 9, 2014
Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply
May 30, 2014
Privately owned generators play a growing role in Mexico’s electricity supply
May 20, 2014
Industrial onsite electricity concentrated in chemicals, oil, and paper manufacturing
May 12, 2014
Many industrial electricity customers are farmers
April 30, 2014
Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share
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 24, 2014
Power plant coal stockpiles are expected to rebuild after heavy winter drawdown
March 25, 2014
Coal supplies at electric power plants drawn down in cold weather
March 20, 2014
Planned coal-fired power plant retirements continue to increase
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 14, 2014
AEO2014 projects more coal-fired power plant retirements by 2016 than have been scheduled
February 11, 2014
Many newer power plants have cooling systems that reuse water
February 6, 2014
Current drought reduces hydro generation forecast for California
January 31, 2014
NFL stadiums produce onsite energy with solar PV projects
January 15, 2014
Monthly generator capacity factor data now available by fuel and technology
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 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 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 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 1, 2013
Natural gas-fired combustion turbines are generally used to meet peak electricity load
September 25, 2013
Natural gas generation lower than last year because of differences in relative fuel prices
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
August 27, 2013
Electricity demand patterns matter for valuing electricity supply resources
July 22, 2013
U.S. natural gas spot prices increased during first-half 2013
July 18, 2013
Increased U.S. coal consumption met by burning through stockpiles
June 12, 2013
Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
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 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
April 23, 2013
Future power market shares of coal, natural gas generators depend on relative fuel prices
April 11, 2013
Year-to-date natural gas use for electric power generation is down from 2012
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
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
February 27, 2013
Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides continue to decline in 2012
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 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 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
December 6, 2012
Cheaper natural gas alters generation dispatch in Southeast
November 14, 2012
San Onofre nuclear outage contributes to Southern California’s changing generation profile
October 19, 2012
Electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat
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 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 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
July 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
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 6, 2012
Monthly coal- and natural gas-fired generation equal for first time in April 2012
June 29, 2012
Electricity storage: Location, location, location … and cost
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
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 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 15, 2012
Participation in electric net-metering programs increased sharply in recent years
May 9, 2012
Policies for compensating behind-the-meter generation vary by State
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
April 9, 2012
Shares of electricity generation from renewable energy sources up in many states
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 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 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 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 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
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
December 19, 2011
A quarter of California's electricity comes from outside the state
December 12, 2011
Electricity tends to flow south in North America
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 15, 2011
Pennsylvania's use of natural gas for power generation has grown rapidly
October 26, 2011
EIA launches new electricity-focused web page
September 9, 2011
Texas Heat Wave, August 2011: Nature and Effects of an Electricity Supply Shortage
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
May 24, 2011
Capital costs have major impact on projected power sector investments
May 13, 2011
Electricity resource planners credit only a fraction of potential wind capacity
March 25, 2011
Electricity systems adjust operations to growing wind power output
March 22, 2011
Increasing wind capacity requires new approaches to electricity planning and operations
March 17, 2011