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U.S. coal exports set monthly record
Coal exports from the United States in March 2013 totaled 13.6 million short tons, nearly 0.9 million short tons above the previous monthly export peak in June 2012. EIA is projecting a third straight year of more than 100 million short tons of coal...
2013-06-19 09:00:00
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Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
Thirty percent of new home starts in 2012 were in apartment buildings with five or more units, the highest percentage since 1986 and up sharply from 18% in 2009 and 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. About 17% of households (19 million) lived in...
2013-06-18 09:00:00
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Middle East leads global crude oil and condensate production; growth in North America
Growth in North American crude oil production (including lease condensate) contributed to record global production of 75.6 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012 (see animated map). In 2012, global production increased by 2%, as production rebounded in...
2013-06-17 09:00:00
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U.S. crude oil production could reach 10 million barrels per day by 2040
Projected crude oil production in the United States ranges from 6 to 8 million barrels per day (bbl/d) over the next 30 years in the Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case projection. However, under greater supply assumptions, crude oil...
2013-06-14 09:00:00
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What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013?
Before 2013, Renewable Identification Number (RIN) prices for corn ethanol, which can be used to meet only the overall target for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, had consistently ranged between $0.01 per gallon to $0.05 per...
2013-06-13 09:00:00
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Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
Four federal Power Marketing Administrations operate electric systems and sell the electrical output of federally owned and operated hydroelectric dams in 33 states. The Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the...
2013-06-12 09:00:00
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EIA's 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2013 Energy Conference, on June 17-18 in Washington, DC, will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss energy challenges facing domestic and international energy markets. More...
2013-06-11 09:00:00
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Shale oil and shale gas resources are globally abundant
Estimated shale oil and shale gas resources in the United States and in 137 shale formations in 41 other countries represent 10% of the world's crude oil and 32% of the world's natural gas technically recoverable resources, or those that can be produced...
2013-06-10 09:20:00
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New generators help California meet summer challenges to electric reliability
Southern Califorina's electric power system is facing a number of challenges heading into the summer peak demand season, largely because of the prolonged outage of the two units at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), which have been...
2013-06-07 09:00:00
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FElectricity reliability report released; Texas and California raise concerns for summer
Anticipated reserves of electric capacity?anticipated supply above expected demand?are expected to be below targeted levels in Texas this summer as they were last summer. California's overall reserve picture has improved, but reserves may be a concern...
2013-06-06 09:00:00
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U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank
Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) form the mechanism used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to record compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which began in 2005 and was revised in 2007 as part of the Energy Independence and...
2013-06-05 09:00:00
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Bulk chemicals industry uses 5% of U.S. energy
The industrial sector is responsible for nearly a third of total energy use in the United States, consuming an estimated 31 quadrillion Btu in 2012. Much of this consumption is in energy-intensive manufacturing, including the manufacture of bulk...
2013-06-04 09:00:00
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RINs and RVOs are used to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard
To increase the amount of biofuels in gasoline, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was enacted through laws passed in 2005 and 2007. Today, about 10% of fuel sold as motor gasoline is corn-based...
2013-06-03 09:00:00
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Hurricane effects on oil and natural gas production depend on storm trajectory, strength
Hurricane season starts tomorrow, and government weathercasters say there is a 70% chance of 13-20 named storms in the Atlantic Basin, of which 7-11 may strengthen to hurricanes and with 3-6 of those becoming major hurricanes characterized by wind...
2013-05-31 09:07:00
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Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
When consumers purchase new appliances, they usually have several options with various features and energy-consuming characteristics. Energy-efficient equipment is designed to provide a given level of energy services such as heat, light, or...
2013-05-30 09:00:00
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Feed-in tariff: A policy tool encouraging deployment of renewable electricity technologies
Recent developments in Virginia put a spotlight on feed-in tariffs (FITs), which are a policy mechanism used to encourage deployment of renewable electricity technologies. FITs are used to a limited extent around the United States, but they are more...
2013-05-30 09:00:00
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For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
Consumers in the market for new appliances have a wide range of choices that likely vary by cost, options, and efficiency level. If energy cost effectiveness is a factor in the decision, picking the most cost-effective model involves comparing the...
2013-05-29 09:15:00
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Gasoline prices rise in the Midwest as the summer driving season approaches
National average gasoline prices were $3.68 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel as of May 24, about the same price as a year ago, according to Gasbuddy.com. However, retail gasoline prices have been rising the past few days, with sizable increases in...
2013-05-24 09:20:00
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Coal regains some electric generation market share from natural gas
After an equal share of electric power was generated from coal and natural gas in April 2012, EIA's most recent preliminary data through March 2013 show coal has generated 40% or more of the nation's electricity each month since November 2012, with...
2013-05-23 09:00:00
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Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation
On April 15, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance clarifying the eligibility for the recently extended renewable electricity production tax credit (PTC). Congress passed the extension on January 1, 2013 as part of the American Taxpayer...
2013-05-22 09:00:00
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