Analysis & Projections

Analysis & Projections

Models & Documentation

What are the assumptions behind the Annual Energy Outlook 2013? ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Assumptions to AEO2013, May 14, 2013
A number of western states increased oil production since 2010 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, May 21, 2013.
Retail gasoline price uncertainty›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, Market Prices and Uncertainty Report.
Updated EIA analysis: What drives crude oil prices? ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Energy & Financial Markets: What Drives Crude Oil Prices?.

Energy In Brief

What is a cap-and-trade program and how does it work?

A cap-and-trade program is designed to reduce emissions of a pollutant by placing a limit (or cap) on the total amount of emissions. The cap is implemented through a system of allowances that can be traded to minimize costs to affected sources. Cap-and-trade programs for greenhouse gas emissions would increase the costs of using fossil fuels.

What are renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and how do they affect generation of electricity from renewable sources?

Renewable portfolio standards are policies designed to increase electricity generation from renewable resources, including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. Many States have their own renewable portfolio standards, although currently there is no program at the National level. States with renewable portfolio programs have seen an increase in the amount of electricity generated from renewable fuels.

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Features

Annual Energy Outlook 2013

Released April 15, 2013–May 2, 2013

Recently released content includes a Legislation and Regulations section that discusses evolving issues, a Market Trends section that highlights projections for energy markets, and a comparison of AEO2013 with projections from other organizations.

Short-Term Energy Outlook

Released May 7, 2013 | Next Release: June 11, 2013

EIA's monthly energy projections through 2014. Includes supply, consumption, and price projections for oil and liquid fuels, natural gas, coal, electricity, and renewable energy. The Market Prices and Uncertainty Report is a regular monthly supplement to the Short-Term Energy Outlook.

The Availability and Price of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Produced in Countries Other Than Iran

Released April 25, 2013

This is the latest in a series of reports to Congress on the availability and price of petroleum and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran in the 60-day period preceding the submission of the report.