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Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years

Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gasrenewables

1/19/2023
Coal was the largest source of electricity generation for 15 states in 2021

Coal was the largest source of electricity generation for 15 states in 2021

IowaKansasSouth Dakotaelectricitygenerationmapstates

12/7/2022
Most U.S. coal is mined in the West, but most coal mining jobs are in the East

Most U.S. coal is mined in the West, but most coal mining jobs are in the East

production/supply

11/8/2022
Nearly a quarter of the operating U.S. coal-fired fleet scheduled to retire by 2029

Nearly a quarter of the operating U.S. coal-fired fleet scheduled to retire by 2029

electricitygenerating capacitygenerationretirements

11/7/2022
U.S. coal-fired generation declining after brief rise last year

U.S. coal-fired generation declining after brief rise last year

electricitygeneration

10/27/2022
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. operating coal-fired capacity has announced plans to retire

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. operating coal-fired capacity has announced plans to retire

capacityelectricitygenerating capacityretirements

10/25/2022
Coal shipments to U.S. power plants fell by more than half between 2010 and 2021

Coal shipments to U.S. power plants fell by more than half between 2010 and 2021

electricitygenerationpower plants

10/19/2022
Owners of coal-fired generating plants seek greater fuel flexibility

Owners of coal-fired generating plants seek greater fuel flexibility

electricitygenerationnatural gaspower plants

8/25/2022
Energy production declined by record amounts in several states in 2020

Energy production declined by record amounts in several states in 2020

ArizonaCaliforniaIndianaIowaMassachusettsNew MexicoOhioOklahomaWyomingbiofuelscrude oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewablessolarstateswind

8/8/2022
U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit

U.S. refined coal production and consumption declines with the expiration of a tax credit

consumption/demandelectric generationemissionsproduction/supply

7/20/2022
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021

Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021

biofuelsconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumrenewableswindwood

7/1/2022
Beneficial use of power sector combustion byproducts exceeded material disposed in 2020

Beneficial use of power sector combustion byproducts exceeded material disposed in 2020

electricitygeneration

5/26/2022
Spot deals and shorter duration contracts account for a growing share of generators’ coal purchases

Spot deals and shorter duration contracts account for a growing share of generators’ coal purchases

consumption/demandelectricityelectricity generating fuel mix

5/24/2022
Beneficial use of coal combustion byproducts exceeds material disposed in 2020

Beneficial use of coal combustion byproducts exceeds material disposed in 2020

consumption/demandelectricity

4/26/2022
U.S. coal exports increased 23% between 2020 and 2021

U.S. coal exports increased 23% between 2020 and 2021

exports/imports

3/15/2022
Europe is a key destination for Russia’s energy exports

Europe is a key destination for Russia’s energy exports

EuropeRussiacrude oilexports/importsinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

3/14/2022
Coal will account for 85% of U.S. electric generating capacity retirements in 2022

Coal will account for 85% of U.S. electric generating capacity retirements in 2022

capacityelectricitygenerationmapretirements

1/11/2022
Of the operating U.S. coal-fired power plants, 28% plan to retire by 2035

Of the operating U.S. coal-fired power plants, 28% plan to retire by 2035

electricitygenerationpower plantsretirements

12/15/2021
In September, the United States was at its lowest coal stockpiles since 1978

In September, the United States was at its lowest coal stockpiles since 1978

electricitygenerationinventories/stockspower plants

12/7/2021
Annual U.S. coal-fired electricity generation will increase for the first time since 2014

Annual U.S. coal-fired electricity generation will increase for the first time since 2014

STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationnatural gasprices

10/18/2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high

Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high

IEO (International Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearrenewablessolarwind

10/15/2021
EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050

EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050

CO2 (carbon dioxide)IEO (International Energy Outlook)consumption/demandforecasts/projectionsliquid fuelsrenewables

10/6/2021
U.S. energy trade lowers the overall 2020 U.S. trade deficit for the first time on record

U.S. energy trade lowers the overall 2020 U.S. trade deficit for the first time on record

MexicoUnited Stateselectricityexports/importsfinancial marketsinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

9/22/2021
In 2019, U.S. inflation-adjusted energy expenditures fell 5%

In 2019, U.S. inflation-adjusted energy expenditures fell 5%

consumption/demandelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

9/9/2021
Six U.S. states accounted for over half of the primary energy produced in 2019

Six U.S. states accounted for over half of the primary energy produced in 2019

North DakotaOklahomaPennsylvaniaTexasWest VirginiaWyomingcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplystates

8/31/2021
68% of U.S. coal fleet retirements since 2011 were plants fueled by bituminous coal

68% of U.S. coal fleet retirements since 2011 were plants fueled by bituminous coal

electricitygenerationpower plantsretirements

8/27/2021
The number of producing U.S. coal mines fell in 2020

The number of producing U.S. coal mines fell in 2020

miningproduction/supply

7/30/2021
In 2020, U.S. coal production fell to its lowest level since 1965

In 2020, U.S. coal production fell to its lowest level since 1965

United Statesproduction/supply

7/14/2021
U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years

U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)commercialconsumption/demandcrude oilelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumresidentialtotal energytransportation

7/6/2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020

Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020

United Statesbiofuelsconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswindwood

7/1/2021
Regional market competitive pressures drive bituminous coal-fired capacity retirements

Regional market competitive pressures drive bituminous coal-fired capacity retirements

capacityelectricityretirements

6/24/2021
February’s increase in coal-fired electric generation reduced U.S. coal stockpiles

February’s increase in coal-fired electric generation reduced U.S. coal stockpiles

electricitygenerationinventories/stocks

6/21/2021
Winter 2020/2021 upturn in coal generation produces record draw on coal stocks

Winter 2020/2021 upturn in coal generation produces record draw on coal stocks

electric generationelectricityelectricity generating fuel mix

5/25/2021
Coal transported to the U.S. electric power sector declined by 22% in 2020

Coal transported to the U.S. electric power sector declined by 22% in 2020

electricitygenerationrailtransportation

5/13/2021
Energy production in the United States fell by more than 5% in 2020

Energy production in the United States fell by more than 5% in 2020

crude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewables

5/6/2021
U.S. energy imports declined in 2020, while exports remained largely unchanged

U.S. energy imports declined in 2020, while exports remained largely unchanged

crude oilexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumpetroleum products

4/27/2021
Less electricity was generated by coal than nuclear in the United States in 2020

Less electricity was generated by coal than nuclear in the United States in 2020

electricitygenerationnuclear

3/18/2021
Annual U.S. coal exports drop 26% between 2019 and 2020

Annual U.S. coal exports drop 26% between 2019 and 2020

electricityexports/imports

3/11/2021
Nuclear, pumped storage, and coal power plants are more likely to have multiple owners

Nuclear, pumped storage, and coal power plants are more likely to have multiple owners

electricitygenerationnuclearpower plantsstorage

2/22/2021
Fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022 but remain below 2019 peak

Fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022 but remain below 2019 peak

crude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supply

1/15/2021
The capacity of U.S. coal mines has fallen 28% since its 2009 peak

The capacity of U.S. coal mines has fallen 28% since its 2009 peak

capacityminingproduction/supply

12/2/2020
Power sector consumed 30% less coal in first-half 2020 than in first-half 2019

Power sector consumed 30% less coal in first-half 2020 than in first-half 2019

consumption/demandelectricitygeneration

11/5/2020
More coal was consumed in Indiana than in all but two U.S. states in 2019

More coal was consumed in Indiana than in all but two U.S. states in 2019

Indianaconsumption/demandstates

9/24/2020
Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption

Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption

consumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewables

9/14/2020
As U.S. coal-fired capacity and utilization decline, operators consider seasonal operation

As U.S. coal-fired capacity and utilization decline, operators consider seasonal operation

electricitygenerationretirements

9/1/2020
U.S. coal stockpiles steadily increase after reaching lowest level in a decade in 2019

U.S. coal stockpiles steadily increase after reaching lowest level in a decade in 2019

electricitygenerationinventories/stocks

8/17/2020
More than 100 coal-fired plants have been replaced or converted to natural gas since 2011

More than 100 coal-fired plants have been replaced or converted to natural gas since 2011

electricitygenerationmapnatural gaspower plants

8/5/2020
U.S. energy consumption in April 2020 fell to its lowest level in more than 30 years

U.S. energy consumption in April 2020 fell to its lowest level in more than 30 years

consumption/demandelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

7/29/2020
2019 U.S. coal production falls to its lowest level since 1978

2019 U.S. coal production falls to its lowest level since 1978

mapproduction/supply

7/28/2020
Colorado ranks seventh among states with the most energy production

Colorado ranks seventh among states with the most energy production

Coloradocrude oilelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplyrenewablesstates

7/23/2020
Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power

Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power

electricitygenerationproduction/supply

6/18/2020
U.S. coal consumption continues to decline across all sectors

U.S. coal consumption continues to decline across all sectors

commercialconsumption/demandindustrial

6/16/2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years

U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years

commercialconsumption/demandelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewablesresidentialtotal energytransportation

5/28/2020
Coal transportation rates in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive year

Coal transportation rates in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive year

electricitygenerationrailtransportation

5/12/2020
U.S. coal-fired electricity generation in 2019 falls to 42-year low

U.S. coal-fired electricity generation in 2019 falls to 42-year low

electricitygeneration

5/11/2020
In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years

In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years

consumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumpetroleum productsproduction/supplyrenewables

4/28/2020
U.S. total energy exports exceed imports in 2019 for the first time in 67 years

U.S. total energy exports exceed imports in 2019 for the first time in 67 years

crude oilexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

4/20/2020
U.S. coal exports declined in 2019

U.S. coal exports declined in 2019

exports/imports

3/18/2020
Coal-fired electricity generation in New England and New York has diminished

Coal-fired electricity generation in New England and New York has diminished

New EnglandNew Yorkelectricitygeneration

2/4/2020
Major coal-generating unit retirements in 2019 continue decade long trend towards reduced coal capacity

Major coal-generating unit retirements in 2019 continue decade long trend towards reduced coal capacity

capacitygenerating capacityretirements

1/27/2020
EIA projects less than a quarter of the world’s electricity generated from coal by 2050

EIA projects less than a quarter of the world’s electricity generated from coal by 2050

IEO (International Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationinternationalrenewables

1/22/2020
U.S. coal production employment has fallen 42% since 2011

U.S. coal production employment has fallen 42% since 2011

production/supply

12/11/2019
U.S. coal plant retirements linked to plants with higher operating costs

U.S. coal plant retirements linked to plants with higher operating costs

electricitygenerationpower plantsretirements

12/3/2019
Early November cold weather prompts fuel switching in PJM and MISO

Early November cold weather prompts fuel switching in PJM and MISO

generationnatural gasweather

12/2/2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource

EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)Today in EnergyUnited Statesbiofuelsbiomassdieselelectricityenvironmentethanolgasolinegeothermalheating oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewablessolarstateswind

8/29/2019
Sixteen mines in the Powder River Basin produce 43% of U.S. coal

Sixteen mines in the Powder River Basin produce 43% of U.S. coal

production/supply

8/26/2019
EIA uses the heat content of fossil fuels to compare and aggregate energy sources

EIA uses the heat content of fossil fuels to compare and aggregate energy sources

consumption/demandnatural gasoil/petroleum

8/9/2019
More U.S. coal-fired power plants are decommissioning as retirements continue

More U.S. coal-fired power plants are decommissioning as retirements continue

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)electricitygenerating capacityretirements

7/26/2019
Petroleum, natural gas, and coal continue to dominate U.S. energy consumption

Petroleum, natural gas, and coal continue to dominate U.S. energy consumption

consumption/demandliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

7/1/2019
Japan is the world’s third-largest coal-importing country

Japan is the world’s third-largest coal-importing country

Japanexports/imports

6/14/2019
Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power

Almost all U.S. coal production is consumed for electric power

United Statesconsumption/demandelectricityexports/importsgenerationproduction/supply

6/10/2019
Germany announces proposal to phase out coal by 2038, further changing its generation mix

Germany announces proposal to phase out coal by 2038, further changing its generation mix

capacityelectricitygenerationinternationalrenewables

5/29/2019
Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants were at their lowest point in over a decade

Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants were at their lowest point in over a decade

electricitygenerationinventories/stockspower plants

5/17/2019
In 2018, U.S. coal exports were the highest in five years

In 2018, U.S. coal exports were the highest in five years

exports/importsprices

3/27/2019
U.S. production and use of refined coal continues to increase

U.S. production and use of refined coal continues to increase

production/supply

2/8/2019
More than half of the U.S. coal mines operating in 2008 have since closed

More than half of the U.S. coal mines operating in 2008 have since closed

mapminingproduction/supply

1/30/2019
In 2018, U.S. coal production declined as exports and Appalachian region prices rose

In 2018, U.S. coal production declined as exports and Appalachian region prices rose

exports/importspricesproduction/supply

1/25/2019
The Middle East, Africa, and Asia now drive nearly all global energy consumption growth

The Middle East, Africa, and Asia now drive nearly all global energy consumption growth

consumption/demandinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleum

1/9/2019
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry

Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry

electricityemissionsgenerationmap

12/11/2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years

U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years

consumption/demandelectricitygenerating capacityretirements

12/4/2018
The changing U.S. energy trade balance is still dominated by crude oil imports

The changing U.S. energy trade balance is still dominated by crude oil imports

crude oilexports/importsliquid fuelsoil/petroleum

10/16/2018
Coal is the most-used electricity generation source in 18 states; natural gas in 16

Coal is the most-used electricity generation source in 18 states; natural gas in 16

electricitygenerationmapnatural gas

9/10/2018
Electric power sector coal inventories are expected to remain relatively low through 2019

Electric power sector coal inventories are expected to remain relatively low through 2019

capacityelectricitygenerationinventories/stocks

8/17/2018
U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years

U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years

consumption/demandelectricitytransportation

8/3/2018

Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants

IranRussiadailyelectricitygenerationinternational

5/11/2018

Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow

United Kingdomdailyelectricitygenerationnatural gasrenewables

4/24/2018

U.S. coal exports increased by 61% in 2017 as exports to Asia more than doubled

dailyexports/importsinternational

4/19/2018

About 7% of fossil fuels are consumed for non-combustion use in the United States

CO2 (carbon dioxide)HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)consumption/demanddailyemissionsliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

4/6/2018

EIA projects that U.S. coal demand will remain flat for several decades

AEO2018capacityconsumption/demanddailyelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gaspricesretirements

3/30/2018

EIA updates layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System

dailymap

3/8/2018

Average U.S. coal mining productivity increases as production falls

dailyexports/importsminingproduction/supply

3/7/2018

U.S. coal production, exports, and prices increased in 2017

dailypricesproduction/supply

2/20/2018

South Africa plans to add more natural gas, renewables to its energy supply mix

Africaconsumption/demanddailyelectricityinternationalnatural gasrenewables

1/31/2018

EIA expects total U.S. fossil fuel production to reach record levels in 2018 and 2019

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)crude oildailyforecasts/projectionsnatural gasproduction/supply

1/18/2018

Refined coal has made up nearly one-fifth of coal-fired power generation so far in 2017

dailyelectricitygenerationrefining

12/12/2017

India’s steel industry, like America’s, is dominated by electric-based processes

IEO (International Energy Outlook)Indiaconsumption/demandindustrialinternational

12/8/2017

Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined

AlabamaGeorgiaOklahomaTennesseeTexasWest Virginiadailyelectric generationelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixgenerating capacitygenerationnatural gasrenewablesstateswind

12/5/2017

CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest

CO2 (carbon dioxide)MidwestTexasdailyelectricityenvironmentgenerationnatural gasstates

11/13/2017

Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants have fallen since last year

capacitydailyelectricitygenerationinventories/stocks

11/10/2017

U.S. coal production fell in first half of 2017 after increasing in late 2016

Chinadailyproduction/supply

10/17/2017

Spark and dark spreads indicate profitability of natural gas, coal power plants

RTO (regional transmission organization)dailyelectricitygenerating capacitygenerationprices

10/13/2017

Chinese coal-fired electricity generation expected to flatten as mix shifts to renewables

ChinaIEO (International Energy Outlook)dailyelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationinternational

9/27/2017

Coal plants installed mercury controls to meet compliance deadlines

dailyelectricityemissionsgeneration

9/18/2017

Natural gas-fired electricity conversion efficiency grows as coal remains stable

dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

8/21/2017

Wyoming, Texas, and Pennsylvania rank as the top net energy suppliers among states

CaliforniaFloridaNew YorkNorth DakotaPennsylvaniaTexasWest VirginiaWyomingconsumption/demanddailyproduction/supplystates

7/31/2017

Coal and natural gas operating heat rates to generate electricity diverge from 2006-15

electricitygenerationmonthlynatural gas

7/25/2017

U.S. coal exports have increased over the past six months

dailyexports/importsstates

7/18/2017

Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix

biomassconsumption/demanddailyhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewables

7/3/2017

Future coal production depends on resources and technology, not just policy choices

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)dailyforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gasproduction/supply

6/26/2017

Competition between coal and natural gas affects power markets

capacitydailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

6/16/2017

U.N. cap on North Korean coal exports could decrease North Korean export earnings

Chinadailyexports/importsinternational

6/9/2017

As coal shipments decline, rail remains dominant mode of coal transport to power sector

dailyelectricityrail

6/2/2017

Natural gas has displaced coal in the Northeast’s generation mix over the past 10 years

Northeastdailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

5/11/2017

In 2016, natural gas exceeds coal for the first time in the U.S. electricity generation mix

electric generationelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixgenerationmonthlynatural gas

4/25/2017

Most coal plants in the United States were built before 1990

capacitydailyelectricitygenerationstates

4/17/2017

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016

CO2 (carbon dioxide)dailyelectricityemissionsenvironmentgenerationnatural gas

4/10/2017

U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use

consumption/demanddailynatural gasoil/petroleumrenewablestotal energy

4/5/2017

Total U.S. energy production falls in 2016 after six consecutive years of increases

crude oildailynatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumpetroleum productsproduction/supplyrenewablestotal energy

3/31/2017

Coal production increases during second half of 2016, but still below 2015 levels

dailyelectricitygenerationminingnatural gasproduction/supply

3/29/2017

U.S. coal exports and imports both decline in 2016 as U.S. remains net coal exporter

dailyexports/imports

3/14/2017

U.S. coal production and coal-fired electricity generation expected to rise in near term

dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gasproduction/supply

2/8/2017

Coal production declines in 2016, with average coal prices below their 2015 level

dailypricesproduction/supply

1/9/2017

EIA adds population density layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System

dailyelectricitynatural gasoil/petroleum

12/8/2016

Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter

dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gasweather

11/18/2016

In 2015, U.S. coal production, consumption, and employment fell by more than 10%

IllinoisPennsylvaniaWest VirginiaWyomingdailyexports/importsminingproduction/supplystates

11/10/2016

U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908

crude oildailyexports/importsliquid fuelsproduction/supplyrenewablestotal energy

11/1/2016

Over past decade, Mountain region states have used less coal for electricity generation

capacitydailyelectricitygenerationnatural gasrenewablessolarstateswind

10/19/2016

Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991

CO2 (carbon dioxide)dailyelectricityemissionsenvironmentgenerationhydroelectricnatural gassolarwind

10/12/2016

Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations

dailyinventories/stocksoil/petroleumpricesspot pricesstoragetotal energyweather

9/26/2016

Japan’s electricity prices rising or stable despite recent fuel cost changes

JapanLNG (liquefied natural gas)dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gasnuclearprices

9/9/2016

Coal consumption by U.S. educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008

dailyexports/importsgenerationstates

8/30/2016

Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change

CO2 (carbon dioxide)dailyemissionsenvironmentexports/importsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewables

8/17/2016

Operating coal-fired generating capacity has declined 15% since 2011 in response to low natural gas prices and environmental regulatory compliance

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)capacityelectricityemissionsenvironmentgenerating capacitynatural gasstandards

7/26/2016

Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables

dailyexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewablestotal energy

7/21/2016

Clean Power Plan reduces projected coal production in all major U.S. supply regions

AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)AEO2016dailystandards

7/8/2016

EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits

capacitydailyelectricityemissionsenvironmentgenerationstandards

7/7/2016

Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline

alternative fuelsbiomassdailyelectricityexports/importshydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewables

7/1/2016

The total output over a 12-month period of U.S. electric generators fueled by natural gas surpassed those fueled by coal for first time in January 2016

electric generationelectricitygenerationnatural gas

6/24/2016

Quarterly coal production lowest since the early 1980s

dailyinventories/stocksproduction/supplyrail

6/10/2016

Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan

CO2 (carbon dioxide)dailyelectricityemissionsenvironment

5/18/2016

Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007

consumption/demanddailyelectricitygenerationstates

4/28/2016

Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year

HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)alternative fuelscrude oildailyexports/importsnatural gasoil/petroleumpetroleum productsproduction/supply

4/18/2016

As coal stockpiles at power plants rise, shippers are reducing coal railcar loadings

dailyelectricitygenerationinventories/stocksrail

3/21/2016

Natural gas expected to surpass coal in mix of fuel used for U.S. power generation in 2016

dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

3/16/2016

Coal made up more than 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015

capacitydailyelectricitygenerationretirementsstates

3/8/2016

U.S. coal exports declined 23% in 2015, as coal imports remained steady

AustraliaChinaColombiaIndiadailyexports/importsinternational

3/7/2016

Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector

dailyelectricitygenerationrailtransportation

2/24/2016

Natural gas use for power generation higher this winter

capacity factordailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

2/9/2016

State severance tax revenues decline as fossil fuel prices drop

AlaskaOklahomaTexasWest VirginiaWyomingdailynatural gasoil/petroleumstates

1/12/2016

Coal production and prices decline in 2015

dailyelectricitygenerationpricesproduction/supply

1/8/2016

Past Issues & Trends

EIA’s newly designed coal web pages provide easier access to coal data December 18, 2015

dailyexports/importspricesproduction/supply

China and India drive recent changes in world coal trade November 20, 2015

AustraliaChinaIndiadailyexports/importsinternational

Nationwide, electricity generation from coal falls while natural gas rises October 7, 2015

dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

Coal mine starts continue to decline September 23, 2015

dailyminingproduction/supply

Coal use in China is slowing September 17, 2015

Chinadailyexports/importsinternational

Recent statistical revisions suggest higher historical coal consumption in China September 16, 2015

Chinadailyexports/importsproduction/supply

Output per miner-hour rises as smaller coal mines close September 3, 2015

dailyminingproduction/supply

India’s coal industry in flux as government sets ambitious coal production targets August 25, 2015

Indiadailyelectricityexports/importsgenerationinternational

Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity August 3, 2015

dailyelectricityinternationalnatural gasnuclearrenewables

Electricity from natural gas surpasses coal for first time, but just for one month July 31, 2015

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)dailyelectricitygenerationnatural gas

Coal production using mountaintop removal mining decreases by 62% since 2008 July 7, 2015

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)West Virginiadailyminingproduction/supplystates

Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 July 2, 2015

United Statesconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/importshydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumrenewableswood

EIA celebrates 20 years on the Internet June 30, 2015

dailytotal energy

Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West June 10, 2015

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)dailyproduction/supply

EIA launches redesigned International Energy Portal May 21, 2015

internationalnatural gasrenewablesweekly

EIA launches redesigned International Energy Portal May 19, 2015

dailyinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumrenewables

Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954 May 18, 2015

alternative fuelsbiofuelsbiomassconsumption/demanddailyelectricityexports/importsliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumtransportation

Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring May 14, 2015

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Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation May 4, 2015

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Energy resource permanent funds vary by purpose and state April 30, 2015

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EIA's Annual Energy Outlook will be released later today April 14, 2015

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EIA launches new data add-in tool for Microsoft Excel for Windows March 18, 2015

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Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types March 13, 2015

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Scheduled 2015 capacity additions mostly wind and natural gas; retirements mostly coal March 10, 2015

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Wholesale power prices increase across the country in 2014 January 12, 2015

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Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators December 19, 2014

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Rail shipments of oil and petroleum products through October up 13% over year-ago period November 13, 2014

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Coal stockpiles at coal-fired power plants smaller than in recent years November 6, 2014

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U.S. coal exports fall on lower European demand, increased global supply October 3, 2014

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India is increasingly dependent on imported fossil fuels as demand continues to rise August 14, 2014

CAB (Country Analysis Brief)Indiadailyexports/importsinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleum

Steam coal imports remain down sharply from historic high in 2007 August 13, 2014

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Wyoming, Gulf of Mexico dominate fossil fuels production on federal and Indian lands July 8, 2014

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Production of fossil fuels from federal and Indian lands fell in 2013 July 7, 2014

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Railroad deliveries continue to provide the majority of coal shipments to the power sector June 11, 2014

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Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply June 9, 2014

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Recent trends in energy-related CO2 emissions vary across regions and states June 3, 2014

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China produces and consumes almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined May 14, 2014

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Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share April 30, 2014

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Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements April 28, 2014

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Power plant coal stockpiles are expected to rebuild after heavy winter drawdown April 24, 2014

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Planned coal-fired power plant retirements continue to increase March 20, 2014

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State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added December 19, 2013

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Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources November 18, 0213

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EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040 July 25, 2013

IEO (International Energy Outlook)dailyemissionsforecasts/projectionsinternationalrenewables

Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States July 3, 2013

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