2024 was a year of notable accomplishments. Check out the highlights of EIA products and programs this year.
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December 3, 2024Small volumes of renewable diesel are now consumed on the U.S. East Coast
October 29, 2024
U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years
October 17, 2024
U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023
August 6, 2024
U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024
July 3, 2024
How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?
June 26, 2024
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023
May 30, 2024
Our U.S. summer natural gas consumption forecast for electric power matches 2023 record
May 2, 2024
Japan’s energy policies aim for increased zero-carbon electricity generation
April 9, 2024
Solar capacity additions are changing the shape of daily electricity supply in Texas
April 4, 2024
EIA now publishes interregional renewable diesel rail shipment data
January 16, 2024
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next two years
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 19, 2023
As solar capacity grows, duck curves are getting deeper in California
December 11, 2023
New Renewable Fuel Standard volume targets facilitate renewable natural gas production
November 7, 2023
EIA expects U.S. annual solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
September 11, 2023
Record U.S. small-scale solar capacity was added in 2022
September 5, 2023
In 2023, U.S. renewable diesel production capacity surpassed biodiesel production capacity
July 20, 2023
Almost all U.S. renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there
June 29, 2023
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022
June 21, 2023
As solar capacity grows, duck curves are getting deeper in California
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
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 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
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
February 2, 2023
Domestic renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025
January 19, 2023
Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years
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
November 30, 2022
U.S. wind generation falls into regional patterns by season
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
August 22, 2022
Most U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity at the start of 2022 was in the Midwest
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 8, 2022
Energy production declined by record amounts in several states in 2020
July 1, 2022
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021
May 19, 2022
EIA expects solar and wind to be larger sources of U.S. electricity generation this summer
May 12, 2022
Natural gas consumed by U.S. electric power sector sets January record in 2022
April 26, 2022
Renewable generation surpassed nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2021
April 14, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
March 30, 2022
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
March 24, 2022
EIA projects U.S. renewable diesel supply to surpass biodiesel in AEO2022
March 18, 2022
EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
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
December 23, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
December 17, 2021
U.S. electric power sector’s use of water continued its downward trend in 2020
November 19, 2021
EIA expands data coverage of biofuels in our Monthly Energy Review
October 15, 2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
October 6, 2021
EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050
September 13, 2021
EIA releases plant-level U.S. biofuels production capacity data
September 7, 2021
Hydropower made up 66% of Brazil’s electricity generation in 2020
August 17, 2021
Average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind generation decreased by 27% since 2013
July 29, 2021
U.S. renewable diesel capacity could increase due to announced and developing projects
July 28, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
July 1, 2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020
June 16, 2021
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
June 4, 2021
U.S. energy consumption in 2020 increased for renewables, fell for all other fuels
June 1, 2021
Vietnam’s latest power development plan focuses on expanding renewable sources
May 6, 2021
Energy production in the United States fell by more than 5% in 2020
May 4, 2021
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel increased 12% in 2020
February 8, 2021
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
January 12, 2021
Nuclear and coal will account for majority of U.S. generating capacity retirements in 2021
January 11, 2021
Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
December 31, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
November 23, 2020
New York generated the fourth most electricity from renewable sources of any state in 2019
October 29, 2020
Natural gas prices and renewable capital costs affect the generation mix in China
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
September 14, 2020
Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption
August 18, 2020
Early 2020 data show U.S. biodiesel production levels largely unchanged since 2019
August 12, 2020
More power generation came from natural gas in first half of 2020 than first half of 2019
July 24, 2020
EIA now estimates biodiesel production and consumption by state
July 23, 2020
Colorado ranks seventh among states with the most energy production
July 1, 2020
Nonfossil sources accounted for 20% of U.S. energy consumption in 2019
June 24, 2020
Puerto Rico’s electricity generation mix changed following early 2020 earthquakes
June 12, 2020
The central United States set several wind power records this spring
June 2, 2020
Renewable diesel drives growth in 2019 biomass-based diesel imports
May 28, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
May 18, 2020
Large battery systems are often paired with renewable energy power plants
April 28, 2020
In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years
March 20, 2020
Most of Hawaii’s electric battery systems are paired with wind or solar power plants
February 26, 2020
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
January 30, 2020
EIA expects U.S. electricity generation from renewables to soon surpass nuclear and coal
January 28, 2020
U.S. biomass-based diesel tax credit renewed through 2022 in government spending bill
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 2, 2020
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
December 23, 2019
In 2018, the United States consumed more energy than ever before
November 19, 2019
Brazil’s net metering policy leads to growth in solar distributed generation
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
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
August 28, 2019
EIA updates its U.S. energy consumption by source and sector chart
August 22, 2019
EIA offers two approaches to compare renewable electricity generation with other sources
June 26, 2019
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
June 24, 2019
Four states updated their renewable portfolio standards in the first half of 2019
June 17, 2019
Mixed water supply conditions affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
May 29, 2019
Germany announces proposal to phase out coal by 2038, further changing its generation mix
May 9, 2019
EIA expects less electricity to come from coal this summer as natural gas, renewables rise
April 25, 2019
New wind and solar power projects tend to come online at the end of the year
April 16, 2019
In 2018, the United States consumed more energy than ever before
April 5, 2019
More than 80% of Idaho’s in-state electricity generation comes from renewables
March 19, 2019
U.S. renewable electricity generation has doubled since 2008
March 11, 2019
More than 60% of electric generating capacity installed in 2018 was fueled by natural gas
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 11, 2019
Emissions from the U.S. electric power sector projected to remain mostly flat through 2050
February 1, 2019
Congress retains most energy programs in 2018 Farm Bill through fiscal year 2023
January 24, 2019
EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects growing oil, natural gas, renewables production
January 18, 2019
EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation
January 10, 2019
New electric generating capacity in 2019 will come from renewables and natural gas
November 13, 2018
Renewable diesel is increasingly used to meet California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
September 11, 2018
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
August 16, 2018
PURPA-qualifying capacity increases, but it's still a small portion of added renewables
August 8, 2018
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
July 12, 2018
Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
June 28, 2018
EIA study examines the role of high-voltage power lines in integrating renewables
May 15, 2018
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
May 9, 2018
Solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
May 7, 2018
Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions
April 30, 2018
New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017
April 26, 2018
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
April 24, 2018
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
March 1, 2018
Natural gas expected to remain most-consumed fuel in the U.S. industrial sector
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 31, 2018
South Africa plans to add more natural gas, renewables to its energy supply mix
January 24, 2018
Wind expected to surpass hydro as largest renewable electricity generation source
January 10, 2018
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
January 8, 2018
Batteries perform many different functions on the power grid
December 15, 2017
U.S. biodiesel production still increasing despite expiration of tax credit
December 13, 2017
Utility solar photovoltaic capacity is dominated by crystalline silicon panel technology
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 6, 2017
Repowering wind turbines adds generating capacity at existing sites
October 5, 2017
Renewable natural gas increasingly used to meet part of EPA’s renewable fuel requirements
September 14, 2017
EIA projects 28% increase in world energy use by 2040
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 7, 2017
Solar eclipse on August 21 will affect photovoltaic generators across the country
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 3, 2017
Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix
June 14, 2017
Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time
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 17, 2017
California electricity mix in 2017 has involved more renewables, less natural gas
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
April 7, 2017
Rising solar generation in California coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices
April 5, 2017
U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use
March 31, 2017
Total U.S. energy production falls in 2016 after six consecutive years of increases
March 24, 2017
Maryland increases renewable portfolio standard target to 25% by 2020
March 23, 2017
Brazil has the third-largest electricity sector in the Americas
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
January 10, 2017
Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions
December 14, 2016
New EIA survey collects data on production and sales of wood pellets
December 13, 2016
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
December 2, 2016
Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
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
September 20, 2016
EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
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
August 29, 2016
District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
August 23, 2016
North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
August 11, 2016
Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 15, 2016
Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
July 5, 2016
Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 17, 2016
Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
June 2, 2016
Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions
May 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
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
May 4, 2016
Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol
April 22, 2016
Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 11, 2016
U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports increase 61% in 2015
March 24, 2016
EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
March 3, 2016
Crescent Dunes concentrating solar plant begins producing electricity
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
February 5, 2016
California has nearly half of the nation’s solar electricity generating capacity
February 2, 2016
Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
December 2, 2015
EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation
November 9, 2015
New biofuels eliminate need for blending with petroleum fuels
November 4, 2015
Texas expected to keep breaking records for wind generation as wind capacity grows
September 14, 2015
Global solar photovoltaic manufacturing production slows in recent years
September 1, 2015
Alaska increases wind power capacity in utility-scale and distributed-scale projects
August 20, 2015
Australia shifts investment from wind projects to other renewable sources
August 14, 2015
First offshore wind farm in the United States begins construction
August 11, 2015
West Coast wind patterns lead to below-normal wind generation capacity factors
August 3, 2015
Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity
July 24, 2015
Power-to-gas brings a new focus to the issue of energy storage from renewable sources
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
May 19, 2015
EIA launches redesigned International Energy Portal
May 14, 2015
Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring
May 13, 2015
Corn ethanol yields continue to improve
May 4, 2015
Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation
April 22, 2015
UK’s renewable energy targets drive increases in U.S. wood pellet exports
March 24, 2015
California first state to generate more than 5% of electricity from utility-scale solar
March 20, 2015
U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports decline 36% in 2014
March 10, 2015
Scheduled 2015 capacity additions mostly wind and natural gas; retirements mostly coal
February 25, 2015
Wind generation seasonal patterns vary across the United States
February 19, 2015
Wind generates more than 10% of Texas electricity in 2014
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
December 18, 2014
Wind power capacity additions expected to increase in last quarter of 2014
December 9, 2014
Increased solar and wind electricity generation in California are changing net load shapes
October 27, 2014
Increasing ethanol use has reduced the average energy content of retail motor gasoline
September 22, 2014
European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources
September 8, 2014
Geothermal resources used to produce renewable electricity in western states
September 5, 2014
Commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant opens
August 22, 2014
New England relying more on natural gas along with hydroelectric imports from Canada
July 31, 2014
Nonhydro renewables now routinely surpass hydropower generation
July 25, 2014
Biofuels are included in latest U.S. Navy fuel procurement
July 10, 2014
EIA projections show hydro growth limited by economics not resources
May 22, 2014
U.S. wood pellet exports double in 2013 in response to growing European demand
May 5, 2014
U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil down in 2013
May 2, 2014
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increase to record levels in 2013
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 18, 2014
Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average
April 15, 2014
Twelve states produced 80% of U.S. wind power in 2013
March 7, 2014
E85 fueling station availability is increasing
March 5, 2014
Ethanol producers benefiting from higher margins for distillers grains
February 20, 2014
High cost, oil-fired generation creates potential for shift in Hawaiian electric sources
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 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
December 13, 2013
Abundant 2013 corn harvest boosts ethanol production
December 11, 2013
Existing resource base and policy decisions provide the West with electric fuel diversity
December 2, 2013
Renewable electricity production grows in Texas
November 14, 2013
2013 completions of large solar thermal power plants mark technology gains
October 7, 2013
Ethanol blending provides another proxy for gasoline demand
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 17, 2013
Most new residential solar PV projects in California program are not owned by homeowners
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
August 16, 2013
Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth
July 31, 2013
U.S. biodiesel production reached a record level in May 2013
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
May 30, 2013
Feed-in tariff: A policy tool encouraging deployment of renewable electricity technologies
May 22, 2013
Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation
May 20, 2013
Ethanol production capacity little changed in past year
February 26, 2013
Cellulosic biofuels begin to flow but in lower volumes than foreseen by statutory targets
February 22, 2013
California hydro forecast declines on dry weather
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
January 31, 2013
2012 Brief: U.S. ethanol prices and production lower compared to 2011
December 19, 2012
Planned wind turbine additions rise in advance of scheduled expiration of wind tax credit
December 13, 2012
Energy Perspectives: For most fuel sources, domestic production has been increasing
December 7, 2012
EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers
November 30, 2012
EIA releases U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity data
November 21, 2012
Wind energy tax credit set to expire at the end of 2012
October 31, 2012
Utility-scale installations lead solar photovoltaic growth
October 26, 2012
Industrial onsite generation increasingly relies on natural gas
October 24, 2012
New EIA data show total grid-connected photovoltaic solar capacity
October 18, 2012
Biofuels markets face blending constraints and other challenges
October 2, 2012
Regulators approve first commercial hydrokinetic projects in the United States
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
September 18, 2012
More recycling raises average energy content of waste used to generate electricity
August 31, 2012
Drought increases price of corn, reduces profits to ethanol producers
August 30, 2012
Drought has significant effect on corn crop condition, projected ethanol production
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 11, 2012
New transmission project will help California meet summer electric demand
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
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 7, 2012
EIA publishes monthly biodiesel production data for 2010 and 2011
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 12, 2012
U.S. wind generation increased 27% in 2011
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 22, 2012
Pacific Northwest water supply forecast to be near or below normal for 2012
February 10, 2012
Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest
February 6, 2012
Renewable electricity generation in California includes variable and non-variable sources
February 3, 2012
Most states have Renewable Portfolio Standards
January 30, 2012
DOE provides detailed offshore wind resource maps
January 26, 2012
Domestic supply of liquid fuels projected to increase, resulting in fewer imports
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 19, 2012
DOE provides detailed onshore wind resource map
December 13, 2011
Most generator retirements over the past decade were older natural gas-fired units
December 8, 2011
Gasoline with higher ethanol content getting closer to U.S. drivers' fuel tanks
November 18, 2011
U.S. has large geothermal resources, but recent growth is slower than wind or solar
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
November 9, 2011
Use of U.S. wind and biofuels on the rise
October 28, 2011
Household heating fuels vary across the country
October 18, 2011
Summer 2011 electricity prices were mostly down compared to summer 2010
September 28, 2011
Renewable energy shows strongest growth in global electric generating capacity
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
August 17, 2011
Electric generating capacity additions in the first half of 2011
August 15, 2011
U.S. hydropower output varies dramatically from year to year
August 11, 2011
Consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009
August 10, 2011
Number of alternative fuel vehicles in vehicle fleets increased in 2009
August 5, 2011
European Union countries reach for higher renewable electricity generation
August 2, 2011
Wind generating capacity is distributed unevenly across the United States
August 1, 2011
Ranking of renewable energy and nuclear energy use varies by sector
July 13, 2011
U.S. wind capacity takes off after 2005
July 8, 2011
Hydropower has a long history in the United States
June 20, 2011
Strong Pacific Northwest hydro conditions affect natural gas used for power generators
June 15, 2011
BPA curtails wind power generators during high hydropower conditions
June 10, 2011
Hydroelectric power resources form regional clusters
May 17, 2011
Wind capacity additions slowed during 2010
May 13, 2011
Electricity resource planners credit only a fraction of potential wind capacity
May 3, 2011
Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions
March 31, 2011
Reduced carbon intensity of corn ethanol may increase its consumption in California
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 16, 2011
Concentrating solar power technologies offer utility-scale power production
March 10, 2011
Solar shipments up, prices down
March 9, 2011
Growth in liquids production puts Brazil on world energy stage
March 8, 2011
Plentiful water and low natural gas prices cut Northwest wholesale power prices in half
February 9, 2011