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Updated EIA survey provides data on spent nuclear fuel in the United States December 8, 2015

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Despite recent closures, U.S. nuclear capacity is scheduled to increase by 2020 November 2, 2015

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U.S. reactor operators increase uranium purchases from Kazakhstan October 5, 2015

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U.S. nuclear outages were less than 3% of capacity this summer September 28, 2015

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Nuclear power refueling over next few months may increase power sector gas consumption September 17, 2015

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Japan restarts first nuclear reactor under new safety rules August 12, 2015

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

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China will soon surpass South Korea, Russia, and Japan in nuclear generating capacity July 20, 2015

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U.S. nuclear outages are low during summer peak electricity demand season July 17, 2015

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

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EIA celebrates 20 years on the Internet June 30, 2015

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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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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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Japan plans to restart some nuclear plants in 2015 after Fukushima shutdown February 11, 2015

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New England generation fuel mix changes likely as Vermont Yankee nuclear plant retires February 2, 2015

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Vermont Yankee nuclear facility retires after 42 years of commercial operation January 26, 2015

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

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Almost all U.S. nuclear plants require life extension past 60 years to operate beyond 2050 December 8, 2014

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes license renewals for nuclear power plants October 29, 2014

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European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources September 22, 2014

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Four states supply domestic uranium concentrate in 2013 September 4, 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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Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows February 24, 2014

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U.S. uranium concentrate production rises as Megatons to Megawatts program ends February 4, 2014

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Petroleum's share of Florida's electric generation mix dwindles as natural gas grows December 18, 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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Megatons to Megawatts program will conclude at the end of 2013 September 24, 2013

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Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity September 23, 2013

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Nuclear outages begin to increase with the start of the fall refueling season September 13, 2013

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Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure in 2014 will challenge New England energy markets September 6, 2013

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The U.S. relies on foreign uranium, enrichment services to fuel its nuclear power plants August 28, 2013

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

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

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