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Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010

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

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California wholesale electricity prices are higher at the beginning and end of the day

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The western U.S. sub-hourly wholesale electricity market is expanding

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EIA adds small-scale solar photovoltaic forecasts to its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook

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Monthly renewable electricity generation surpasses nuclear for the first time since 1984

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Construction costs for most power plant types have fallen in recent years

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

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Competition between coal and natural gas affects power markets

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Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time

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Three Mile Island is the latest nuclear power plant to announce retirement plans

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Global access to electricity has increased over the past two decades

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NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment highlights seasonal electricity reliability issues

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

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More than half of small-scale photovoltaic generation comes from residential rooftops

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Landfill gas to electricity: A waste to energy success story

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Energy storage and renewables beyond wind, hydro, solar make up 4% of U.S. power capacity

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Air conditioning and other appliances increase residential electricity use in the summer

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Large commercial buildings are more likely to use lighting control strategies

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California electricity mix in 2017 has involved more renewables, less natural gas

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Oil-fired power plants provide small amounts of U.S. electricity capacity and generation

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U.S. nuclear capacity and generation expected to decline as existing generators retire

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

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Nuclear plants account for more than half of electricity generation in Illinois

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Utility-scale solar has grown rapidly over the past five years

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Power plants’ costs and value to the grid are not easily reflected using simple metrics

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Wind turbines provide 8% of U.S. generating capacity, more than any other renewable source

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Carbon intensity of energy use is lowest in U.S. industrial and electric power sectors

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Most U.S. nuclear power plants were built between 1970 and 1990

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

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More than half of utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems track the sun through the day

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EIA expects natural gas to be largest source of U.S. electricity generation this summer

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Most coal plants in the United States were built before 1990

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

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Rising solar generation in California coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices

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U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region

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

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Thirteen gigawatts of natural gas-fired power generating capacity to be added in 2017

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

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EIA hourly electricity demand data shows impact of Hurricane Matthew

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Brazil has the third-largest electricity sector in the Americas

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Record precipitation, snowpack in California expected to increase hydro generation in 2017

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Hydroelectric generators are among the United States’ oldest power plants

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U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016

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California imports about a quarter of its electricity on average

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Canada is the United States’ largest partner for energy trade

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U.S. electric generating capacity increase in 2016 was largest net change since 2011

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Two-way use of electric smart meters continues to grow and is the preferred operating mode

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Projected electricity generation mix is sensitive to policies, natural gas prices

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

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The world’s largest nuclear plants differ by age, number of reactors, and utilization

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Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation

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Indian Point, closest nuclear plant to New York City, set to retire by 2021

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Natural gas-fired generating capacity likely to increase over next two years

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The output range of large electric coal-fired steam turbines varies widely

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Natural gas-fired power plants lead electric capacity additions in Mexico

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Wholesale power prices in 2016 fell, reflecting lower natural gas prices

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Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions

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U.S. electric power industry is getting more beneficial use out of its combustion waste

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Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter

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

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About 30% of distributed solar capacity is owned by third parties

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Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country

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Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online

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Average electricity bills for residential customers rose in 2014, dipped slightly in 2015

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Three turbine manufacturers provide more than 75% of U.S. wind capacity

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EIA creates winter version of its daily energy dashboard for Southern California

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

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

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Fort Calhoun becomes fifth U.S. nuclear plant to retire in past five years

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Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015

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Energy source mix varies among the three U.S. electricity grids

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

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The world's nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities

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Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power

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Winter heating bills likely to increase, but still remain below recent winters

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

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Hurricane Matthew may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure

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The United Kingdom's use of natural gas for power generation exceeds the three-year average in 2016, reversing previous decline

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U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years

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Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices

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California program encourages adoption of zero-emissions vehicles

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China expected to account for more than half of world growth in nuclear power through 2040

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Wind generation share exceeds 10% in 11 states

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Recent increases in global nuclear capacity led by Asia

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Weekly Energy Snapshots provides a weekly recap of EIA data visualizations

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EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions

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Electricity customers’ service restored in Tallahassee after Hurricane Hermine

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Five and a half years after Fukushima, 3 of Japan’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating

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EIA data show average frequency and duration of electric power outages

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

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Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California

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California is using more renewables and less natural gas in its summer electricity mix

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U.S. nuclear outages this summer were higher than in summer 2015

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District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032

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Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years

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Rural electric customers are the most vulnerable to power outages

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North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state

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Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation

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High natural gas-fired generation leads to rare summer net national weekly storage draw

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Use of natural gas for power generation hits record highs

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Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise

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Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency

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

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Electric grid operators forecast load shapes to plan electricity supply

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Electric grid operators forecast load shapes to plan electricity supply

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U.S. electric system is made up of interconnections and balancing authorities

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Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016

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Natural gas-fired electricity generation expected to reach record level in 2016

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

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Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix

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Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity

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

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Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency

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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

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline

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Clean Power Plan implementation decisions affect CO2 emissions and electricity prices

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Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States

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Total U.S. electricity sales projected to grow slowly as electricity intensity declines

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First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating

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EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators

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Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions

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Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use

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Growth in electric residential customers' use of competitive suppliers levels off in 2014

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Southern states lead growth in biomass electricity generation

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Germany’s renewables electricity generation grows in 2015, but coal still dominant

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Hydropower conditions improve as West Coast drought eases

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Many natural gas-fired power plants under construction are near major shale plays

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

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Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993

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

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Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices

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Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power

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Waste-to-energy electricity generation concentrated in Florida and Northeast

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Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power and natural gas prices

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Average utilization for natural gas combined cycle plants exceeded coal plants in 2015

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Nonhydro renewable power generation widened gap over conventional hydroelectricity in 2015

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EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity

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Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar

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

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Demand trends, prices, and policies drive recent electric generation capacity additions

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

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Total electricity sales fell in 2015 for 5th time in past 8 years

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

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Crescent Dunes concentrating solar plant begins producing electricity

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Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions

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U.S. solar PV net metering capacity continued strong growth in 2015

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Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector

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Demand response saves electricity during times of high demand

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California has nearly half of the nation's solar electricity generating capacity

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Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase

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Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year

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Winter storm knocks out power for more than a million customers

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Installed wind generator tower heights and output are growing

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Upcoming winter storm may cause problems for East Coast energy infrastructure

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Warmer weather, lower energy prices are reducing home heating expenditures

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Wholesale power prices decrease across the country in 2015

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Coal production and prices decline in 2015

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EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation

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Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan

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Under the proposed Clean Power Plan, natural gas, then renewables, gain generation share

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Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring

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

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

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