Category: Industry News
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Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
Fossil fuel consumption in the electric power sector declined to 22.5 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2017, the lowest…
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National average gasoline prices approach $3 per gallon heading into Memorial Day
Heading into the 2018 Memorial Day weekend, regular gasoline prices averaged $2.92 per gallon (gal) nationally on May 21, up…
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Most U.S. motor gasoline exports go to Mexico
More than half of all U.S. motor gasoline exports went to Mexico in 2017. Changes to Mexico’s retail gasoline and…
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The United States is a net energy importer from Canada
Canada is the largest energy trading partner of the United States, based on the combined value of energy exports and…
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Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles
Electrified vehicles (hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and battery electric) have been sold as high fuel economy alternatives to conventional…
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United States remains the worlds top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons
The United States remained the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2017, reaching a record high….
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Northeast region slated for record natural gas pipeline capacity buildout in 2018
EIA expects construction of new natural gas pipeline capacity in the United States to continue in 2018, in particular in…
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Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption
Legislation passed in the 1970s and 1980s and updated in subsequent decades established mandatory federal minimum energy efficiency standards for…
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U.S. Gulf Coast port limitations impose additional costs on rising U.S. crude oil exports
U.S. crude oil exports averaged 1.1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2017 and 1.6 million b/d so far in…
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Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
The timing and magnitude of adding wind- and solar-powered electricity generators to the U.S. grid are sensitive to federal policies,…