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weather
December 17, 2024Above-average hurricane activity disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure in 2024
December 2, 2024
U.S. inventories enter the winter with the most natural gas since 2016
November 25, 2024
Global natural gas market may experience a tighter supply-demand balance this winter
November 21, 2024
U.S. propane inventories are well stocked heading into the winter heating season
November 7, 2024
Drought conditions reduce hydropower generation, particularly in the Pacific Northwest
October 18, 2024
Florida’s retail gasoline price stays stable after Hurricane Milton despite shortages
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton nears landfall on Florida’s west coast, disrupts energy infrastructure
October 8, 2024
Household heating expenditures expected to remain about the same or less than last winter
October 8, 2024
U.S. natural gas-fired electricity generation set new daily records in summer 2024
September 26, 2024
Category 3 Hurricane Helene nears landfall, disrupts energy infrastructure
September 12, 2024
Hurricane Francine has taken energy infrastructure offline
August 27, 2024
Natural gas-fired electricity generation increased during heat waves in New England
August 7, 2024
What is the outlook for U.S. natural gas inventories at the end of injection season?
July 25, 2024
Natural gas electricity generation in the United States spiked with July heatwave
June 27, 2024
Panama Canal traffic to increase as drought conditions ease
June 21, 2024
Electricity demand surged in New England amid heat wave
June 13, 2024
Typical residential electricity bills could be slightly higher this summer
June 10, 2024
NERC reports some U.S. regions at risk for energy shortfalls in extreme summer conditions
May 22, 2024
Forecast strong hurricane season presents risk for U.S. oil and natural gas industry
May 16, 2024
Natural gas-fired electricity generation in Texas set winter record in January 2024
May 9, 2024
Propane prices were slightly lower this winter compared with last winter
April 11, 2024
Mild winter weather may lead to persistently high natural gas inventories through 2025
April 10, 2024
How accurate were EIA’s Winter Fuels Outlook forecasts?
March 25, 2024
December natural gas price in Southern California was the lowest since 2015
March 13, 2024
Winter storms have disrupted U.S. natural gas production
February 28, 2024
Henry Hub daily natural gas spot price fell to record lows in February
February 6, 2024
U.S. natural gas consumption established a new daily record in January 2024
January 25, 2024
U.S. electricity customers averaged five and one-half hours of power interruptions in 2022
December 7, 2023
The United States begins the winter with the most natural gas in storage since 2020
November 14, 2023
Global natural gas market well supplied for winter, but risks remain, EIA analysis finds
October 31, 2023
Drought at the Panama Canal delays energy shipments, increasing shipping costs
October 26, 2023
EIA forecasts winter U.S. household expenditures higher on fuel oil and lower on propane
October 19, 2023
Average U.S. natural gas bills expected to decrease this winter
October 17, 2023
U.S. summer nuclear outages rose in 2023, returning to 2021 levels
October 12, 2023
EIA expects most U.S. households will spend less on energy this winter
October 5, 2023
Peak hourly U.S. electricity demand in July was the second highest since 2016
September 28, 2023
Weather events have reduced our forecast of U.S. hydropower generation by 6% this year
September 6, 2023
Heating U.S. commercial buildings is most energy intensive in cold climates
August 31, 2023
U.S. gasoline prices are on the rise heading into Labor Day
August 16, 2023
Summer Midwest distillate inventories rise amid high production and transit constraints
July 27, 2023
Cooling commercial buildings is six times more energy-intensive in hot climates than cold
July 26, 2023
Texas power grid met record-breaking demand for electricity during recent heat wave
July 24, 2023
Natural gas prices fall in first half of 2023 amid record production and mild temperatures
June 26, 2023
Two-thirds of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in high summer heat, NERC says
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 17, 2023
U.S. propane consumption last winter was the lowest since at least 2010
May 10, 2023
Mixed water supply condition across western states affects 2023 hydropower outlook
May 8, 2023
Europe ended winter 2022–23 with the most natural gas in storage on record
May 1, 2023
A mild winter reduced withdrawals from natural gas storage in the U.S. South Central
April 25, 2023
Less natural gas was withdrawn from storage this winter than in the last seven
April 12, 2023
U.S. natural gas consumption reached multiyear lows this past January and February
April 10, 2023
Mild temperatures reduced U.S. household heating fuel consumption last winter
March 9, 2023
Nearly 5% of U.S. households did not use space heating in 2020, especially in warm regions
February 28, 2023
Colorado refinery outage is causing higher gasoline prices in Rocky Mountain region
February 9, 2023
U.S. residential heating oil prices decline from record-highs in November
February 8, 2023
New England’s power grid weathers last weekend’s record-breaking cold and wind
January 31, 2023
U.S. natural gas consumption reached record daily high in late December 2022
December 1, 2022
More ethanol was blended into U.S. gasoline last summer than ever before
November 22, 2022
Natural gas imports from Canada continue providing winter reliability to U.S. markets
November 18, 2022
Working natural gas stocks end refill season near previous five-year average
November 14, 2022
U.S. electricity customers averaged seven hours of power interruptions in 2021
November 9, 2022
EIA now expects U.S. natural gas prices to average above $6.00/MMBtu this winter
October 20, 2022
Households primarily heating with heating oil or propane will likely pay more this winter
October 17, 2022
U.S. natural gas bills will increase in all regions this winter
October 14, 2022
Daily U.S. summer nuclear capacity outages were 19% lower this summer than last summer
October 13, 2022
EIA expects most U.S. households will spend more on energy this winter
October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian temporarily disrupts Florida’s gasoline supply chain
September 21, 2022
California fuel mix changes in response to September heat wave
June 8, 2022
EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings
June 6, 2022
Record U.S. natural gas demand this winter led to largest storage withdrawal in four years
June 1, 2022
California drought could reduce hydroelectric generation to half of normal levels
May 19, 2022
EIA expects solar and wind to be larger sources of U.S. electricity generation this summer
April 18, 2022
Residential heating oil and propane prices end the winter season higher than last winter
April 15, 2022
The United States ended the winter with the least natural gas in storage in three years
March 30, 2022
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
February 25, 2022
EIA Product Highlight: New England Dashboard
February 23, 2022
Mixed water supply conditions in the Northwest affect 2022 hydropower outlook
February 14, 2022
Generators in Texas meet electric demand, avoid widespread outages during recent cold snap
February 10, 2022
Oil-fired generators helped meet electric demand in New England this January
February 2, 2022
U.S. propane prices fell from multiyear highs after a mild start to the winter
January 31, 2022
U.S. natural gas inventories near five-year average after mild December, cold January
December 1, 2021
California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought
November 10, 2021
U.S. electricity customers experienced eight hours of power interruptions in 2020
October 29, 2021
Residential propane prices start winter heating season at highest level since 2011
October 27, 2021
U.S. consumers expected to spend more for heating oil this upcoming winter
October 25, 2021
EIA forecasts U.S. winter natural gas bills will be 30% higher than last winter
October 22, 2021
U.S. consumers likely to pay more for propane heating during the upcoming winter
October 14, 2021
U.S. natural gas prices likely to remain elevated through the winter
October 13, 2021
EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter
September 23, 2021
EIA expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14% in 2021 amid drought
September 16, 2021
Hurricane Ida disrupted crude oil production and refining activity
September 15, 2021
Hurricane Ida caused at least 1.2 million electricity customers to lose power
September 14, 2021
Electric load in southern MISO fell as Hurricane Ida moved through Louisiana
August 27, 2021
EIA’s mapping system and data series show energy infrastructure near Hurricane Ida
August 25, 2021
EIA expects increased U.S. propane consumption this winter, especially in the Midwest
July 22, 2021
Summer U.S. natural gas prices are the highest since 2014
July 21, 2021
June heat wave in the Northwest United States resulted in more demand for electricity
July 7, 2021
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought
June 30, 2021
NERC report outlines potential electricity disruptions in the United States this summer
May 25, 2021
EIA expects more electricity consumption this summer as economy recovers from pandemic
May 19, 2021
February 2021 drop in U.S. ethane demand was largest monthly decline on record
May 10, 2021
February 2021 weather triggers largest monthly decline in U.S. natural gas production
May 7, 2021
Average Texas electricity prices were higher in February 2021 due to a severe winter storm
April 16, 2021
Last winter saw larger-than-average U.S. natural gas withdrawals from storage
April 6, 2021
U.S residential propane prices increased 30% during the winter heating season
March 31, 2021
Extreme winter weather event in Texas reduced fuel ethanol production in February
March 5, 2021
Cold weather brings near record-high natural gas spot prices
March 1, 2021
Cold weather led to refinery shutdowns in U.S. Gulf Coast region
February 26, 2021
Cold weather results in near-record withdrawals from underground natural gas storage
February 25, 2021
Texas natural gas production fell by almost half during recent cold snap
February 19, 2021
Extreme winter weather is disrupting energy supply and demand, particularly in Texas
December 21, 2020
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
October 8, 2020
LNG exports resume from Sabine Pass and Cameron terminals as another hurricane approaches
October 7, 2020
Winter energy bills in the United States likely to be similar to last winter’s
October 2, 2020
Hurricane Laura shut in more Gulf of Mexico crude oil production than any storm since 2008
September 11, 2020
EIA expects U.S. hydroelectric generation to increase in 2020 despite drought conditions
August 25, 2020
EIA’s mapping system and data series show energy infrastructure near hurricanes, wildfires
May 22, 2020
Daytime electricity demand in New York City most affected by COVID-19 mitigation actions
May 7, 2020
Daily electricity demand impacts from COVID-19 mitigation efforts differ by region
May 6, 2020
Daily electricity demand in New York falls about 13% after COVID-19 mitigation efforts
April 24, 2020
Withdrawals from natural gas storage this winter were lowest since 2015–16
April 6, 2020
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor provides timely data about electricity usage patterns
March 24, 2020
European natural gas storage inventories are at record-high levels at the end of winter
February 21, 2020
Hourly electricity consumption varies throughout the day and across seasons
February 14, 2020
Natural gas prices fall to lowest level since 2016, the lowest February prices in 20 years
February 13, 2020
U.S. natural gas consumption has both winter and summer peaks
December 13, 2019
SoCalGas begins December with more flexibility in its natural gas supply than last winter
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 18, 2019
EIA's Heating Oil and Propane Update shows lower prices so far this winter
October 17, 2019
EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor shows effects of California wildfire-related shutoffs
October 8, 2019
Winter energy bills in the United States likely to be lower than last year’s
September 25, 2019
U.S. sees largest weekly gasoline price increase since Hurricane Harvey
August 21, 2019
EIA launches redesigned Hourly Electric Grid Monitor with new data and functionality
April 18, 2019
EIA expects 2019 summer average residential electricity use to be lowest in five years
April 8, 2019
Puerto Rico’s LNG imports returned to pre-Hurricane Maria levels in late 2018
February 26, 2019
Extreme cold in the Midwest led to high power demand and record natural gas demand
January 14, 2019
Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather
November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
November 6, 2018
Winter begins with higher U.S. heating oil and propane prices
October 22, 2018
Hurricane Michael caused 1.7 million electricity outages in the Southeast United States
October 10, 2018
U.S. home heating bills likely to be slightly higher this winter
October 5, 2018
Hurricane path, not just size, can have a large effect on oil and gas production
September 25, 2018
Summer average wholesale electricity prices in western U.S. were highest since 2008
September 17, 2018
EIA introduces interactive dashboard detailing natural gas storage activity
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence likely to affect Southeast U.S. electric power, transportation fuels
August 24, 2018
Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii, threatens energy infrastructure
August 6, 2018
EIA electricity sales data for Puerto Rico show rate of recovery since hurricanes
July 2, 2018
Coal plant retirements and high summer electricity demand lower Texas reserve margin
June 8, 2018
Southern California’s natural gas infrastructure may face constraints this summer
April 17, 2018
Customer spending on electricity expected to increase this summer
April 12, 2018
Summer gasoline prices expected to be highest in four years
April 3, 2018
In 2017, U.S. electricity sales fell by the greatest amount since the recession
January 23, 2018
January’s cold weather affects electricity generation mix in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
January 12, 2018
During recent cold snap, the U.S. withdrew a record amount of natural gas from storage
January 5, 2018
Cold weather, higher exports result in record natural gas demand
October 26, 2017
Gulf Coast refinery runs are approaching levels seen prior to Hurricane Harvey
October 24, 2017
Puerto Rico’s electricity service is slow to return after Hurricane Maria
October 12, 2017
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to fall in 2017 but rise in 2018
October 11, 2017
Winter heating costs likely to be higher this winter than last winter
September 28, 2017
Nuclear power plant outages were relatively low this summer
September 20, 2017
Hurricane Irma cut power to nearly two-thirds of Florida's electricity customers
September 15, 2017
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida
September 13, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages and affected wind generation in Texas
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused U.S. Gulf Coast refinery runs to drop, gasoline prices to rise
September 8, 2017
Hurricane Irma may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
September 1, 2017
Hurricane Harvey adds uncertainty to gasoline prices for the upcoming Labor Day weekend
August 25, 2017
Hurricane Harvey headed for area with significant oil, natural gas infrastructure
August 23, 2017
Northwest heat wave leads to record levels of summer electricity demand
May 17, 2017
California electricity mix in 2017 has involved more renewables, less natural gas
April 18, 2017
EIA expects natural gas to be largest source of U.S. electricity generation this summer
April 13, 2017
Retail gasoline prices this summer are expected to be slightly higher than in 2016
April 6, 2017
U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region
April 4, 2017
U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased slightly in 2016
March 22, 2017
Record precipitation, snowpack in California expected to increase hydro generation in 2017
March 9, 2017
Warm weather leads to first recorded natural gas storage injection in February
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
December 12, 2016
Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
November 18, 2016
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
November 17, 2016
Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices
November 16, 2016
Amount of natural gas in storage reaches new record
October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power
October 13, 2016
Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters
October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
September 26, 2016
Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations
September 15, 2016
Electricity customers’ service restored in Tallahassee after Hurricane Hermine
July 14, 2016
Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016
June 9, 2016
Unplanned global oil supply disruptions reach highest level since at least 2011
May 9, 2016
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2015 are 12% below their 2005 levels
April 25, 2016
Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices
April 5, 2016
Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power and natural gas prices
January 29, 2016
Winter storm knocks out power for more than a million customers
January 22, 2016
Upcoming winter storm may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
January 15, 2016
Warmer weather, lower energy prices are reducing home heating expenditures
December 10, 2015
Heating oil and propane prices are lower this winter
December 4, 2015
Pacific Northwest electricity mix influenced by weather conditions, El Niño
November 17, 2015
Record-low water levels on Rhine River are disrupting fuel shipments
November 6, 2015
Working natural gas in storage matches record level
October 6, 2015
Household heating costs are expected to be lower than previous two winters
October 2, 2015
Hurricane Joaquin may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure
September 11, 2015
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
August 28, 2015
Reduced offshore share in U.S. oil and natural gas production lowers risk from hurricanes
April 9, 2015
California’s continued drought, reduced snowpack mean lower hydropower output
January 20, 2015
NERC assessment examines winter power system reliability, fuel diversity
January 13, 2015
Because of cold start, average natural gas spot prices were higher in 2014
November 14, 2014
Natural gas is the dominant heating fuel in colder parts of the country
November 7, 2014
After record injections, natural gas storage levels now within 7% of 5-year average
October 30, 2014
Colder weather drives forecast of 2014 energy-related CO2 emissions 1.1% above 2013 level
October 7, 2014
Less severe weather means lower expected household heating bills this winter
August 11, 2014
Northeast natural gas spot prices particularly sensitive to temperature swings
August 6, 2014
EIA mapping tool shows which U.S. energy facilities are in areas at risk of flooding
June 12, 2014
Gulf of Mexico 2014 production shut in by storms seen higher than last year
June 4, 2014
NOAA predicts relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season
May 19, 2014
Industrial facilities get most of their electricity from the grid
April 24, 2014
Power plant coal stockpiles are expected to rebuild after heavy winter drawdown
March 13, 2014
EIA projects record natural gas storage injection in 2014 to boost stocks from 11-year low
March 12, 2014
Heating fuel expenditures rise this winter, especially for propane-heated homes
February 13, 2014
Severe winter weather threatens East Coast energy infrastructure
February 7, 2014
Reduced water supply forecast affects hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2014
Current drought reduces hydro generation forecast for California
January 23, 2014
Midwest propane markets tighten further on cold weather
January 21, 2014
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic power prices react to winter freeze and natural gas constraints
January 17, 2014
Cold weather led to record-high natural gas storage withdrawals
January 8, 2014
New England and Pacific Northwest had largest power price increases in 2013
October 8, 2013
Heating costs for most households are forecast to rise from last winter’s level
September 9, 2013
Cooler-than-normal August relieves strain on Texas electricity market
July 19, 2013
Short-term, real-time power prices reflect system strain during Northeast heat wave
July 9, 2013
EIA releases energy infrastructure map with real-time storm information
June 25, 2013
Average U.S. residential summer 2013 electric bill expected to be lowest in four years
May 31, 2013
Hurricane effects on oil and natural gas production depend on storm trajectory, strength
April 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
March 18, 2013
North Dakota oil production reaches new high in 2012, transported by trucks and railroads
March 4, 2013
Homes show greatest seasonal variation in electricity use
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
February 1, 2013
Weather and other events can cause disruptions to gasoline infrastructure and supply
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
November 16, 2012
Population shifts across U.S. regions affect overall heating and cooling needs
November 13, 2012
Despite customer outages, wholesale electric markets operated during Hurricane Sandy
November 9, 2012
Electricity restored to many in the Northeast but outages persist
November 5, 2012
EIA initiates daily gasoline availability survey for metropolitan New York
October 25, 2012
Natural gas processing plant data now available
October 10, 2012
U.S. households forecast to use more heating fuels this winter compared with last winter
September 13, 2012
EIA survey shows Gulf Coast plants recovering from hurricane outages
September 7, 2012
Natural gas demand at power plants was high in summer 2012
September 4, 2012
Electric grid operators monitoring drought conditions
August 30, 2012
Drought has significant effect on corn crop condition, projected ethanol production
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac affects U.S. Gulf Coast energy infrastructure
August 28, 2012
Worst drought in decades could affect U.S. energy markets
August 10, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices are lower during the first half of 2012
August 9, 2012
Average spot natural gas prices declined during the first half of 2012
August 8, 2012
Low U.S. injections reflect already high natural gas storage inventories
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
August 1, 2012
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in early 2012 lowest since 1992
July 25, 2012
Power outages often spur questions around burying power lines
July 9, 2012
Texas electricity market faces summer challenges
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
June 11, 2012
U.S. dry natural gas production growth levels off following decline in natural gas prices
June 7, 2012
Northeast electricity markets react to hot weather in late May
June 5, 2012
U.S. coal’s share of total net generation continues to decline
June 4, 2012
NOAA predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
May 31, 2012
Coal stockpiles above five-year range in first quarter of 2012
May 29, 2012
Seasonal hydroelectric output drives down wholesale electricity prices in the West
May 18, 2012
Warm weather and low natural gas prices dampen spot electricity prices this winter
May 1, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices spike in Texas
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
April 2, 2012
Daily natural gas and power price differences in Mid-Atlantic region reflect constraints
March 29, 2012
EIA projects lower coal use by U.S. power sector in 2012
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
March 8, 2012
U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
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 15, 2012
Warm weather, low natural gas prices hold down wholesale power prices this winter
February 9, 2012
U.S. natural gas inventories at end of winter heating season expected highest since 1983
February 1, 2012
Natural gas spot prices near 10-year lows amid warm weather and robust supplies
December 1, 2011
Spot natural gas prices dipped to two-year low in November
October 26, 2011
EIA launches new electricity-focused web page
October 18, 2011
Summer 2011 electricity prices were mostly down compared to summer 2010
October 17, 2011
Nuclear outages back within typical range since July following springtime surge
October 7, 2011
Gulf Coast oil and natural gas production recover after Tropical Storm Lee
October 6, 2011
Winter supply disruptions from well freeze-offs can rival effects of summer storms
September 15, 2011
U.S. natural gas processing capacity expands rapidly
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
July 25, 2011
Four regional transmission organizations set new or nearly broke demand records last week
June 22, 2011
U.S. coal exports at highest levels since 1992
May 31, 2011
Coal stocks at power plants are likely sufficient despite river flooding
April 8, 2011
January 2011 gasoline demand reduced by snowy weather
March 4, 2011
Average wholesale electric power prices rose in 2010
February 24, 2011
Gasoline product supplied may reflect snowstorm effects on driving
February 23, 2011
Frigid weather reduces U.S. natural gas supply
February 15, 2011
Demand response can lower electric power load when needed
February 11, 2011