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Annual Energy Outlook 2013

Release Dates: April 15 - May 2, 2013   |  Next Early Release Date: December 2013 (See release cycle changes)  |  correction  |  full report

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  • Electricity use per household declines from 2011 to 2040 in the Reference case.... Read full section
  • Renewable energy fuels most additions to commercial distributed generation capacity.... Read full section
  • Reliance on natural gas, natural gas liquids, and renewables rises as industrial energy use grows.... Read full section
  • Growth in electric use slows but still increases by 28 percent from 2011 to 2040.... Read full section
  • Coal-fired plants continue to be the largest source of U.S. electricity generation.... Read full section
  • Most new capacity additions use natural gas and renewables.... Read full section
  • Additions to power plant capacity slow after 2012 but accelerate beyond 2023.... Read full section
  • Growth in generating capacity parallels rising demand for electricity.... Read full section
  • Cost and regulatory uncertainties vary across options for new capacity.... Read full section
  • Nuclear power plant capacity grows slowly through uprates and new builds.... Read full section
  • Solar photovoltaics and wind dominate renewable capacity growth.... Read full section
  • Solar, wind, and biomass lead growth in renewable generation, hydropower remains flat.... Read full section
  • State renewable portfolio standards increase renewable electricity generation.... Read full section
  • Industrial and electric power sectors lead U.S. growth in natural gas consumption.... Read full section
  • Pipeline exports increases as Canadian imports fall and exports to Mexico rise.... Read full section
  • Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions remain below their 2005 level through 2040.... Read full section
  • Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide are reduced by further environmental controls.... Read full section
  • Nitrogen oxide emissions show little change from 2011 to 2040 in the Reference case.... Read full section

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legs Legislation and Regulations

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Reference Case Tables
Table 10. Electricity Trade
Table 16. Renewable Energy Generating Capacity and Generation
Table 17. Renewable Energy Consumption by Sector and Source
Table 18. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- United States
Table 18.1. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- New England
Table 18.2. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- Middle Atlantic
Table 18.3. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- East North Central
Table 18.4. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- West North Central
Table 18.5. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- South Atlantic
Table 18.6. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- East South Central
Table 18.7. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- West South Central
Table 18.8. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- Mountain
Table 18.9. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Sector and Source- Pacific
Table 2. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- United States
Table 2.1. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- New England
Table 2.2. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- Middle Atlantic
Table 2.3. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- East North Central
Table 2.4. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- West North Central
Table 2.5. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- South Atlantic
Table 2.6. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- East South Central
Table 2.7. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- West South Central
Table 2.8. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- Mountain
Table 2.9. Energy Consumption by Sector and Source- Pacific
Table 55. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- United States
Table 55.1. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Texas Regional Entity
Table 55.10. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Reliability First Corporation / Michigan
Table 55.11. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Reliability First Corporation / West
Table 55.12. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- SERC Reliability Corporation / Delta
Table 55.13. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- SERC Reliability Corporation / Gateway
Table 55.14. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- SERC Reliability Corporation / Southeastern
Table 55.15. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- SERC Reliability Corporation / Central
Table 55.16. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- SERC Reliability Corporation / Virginia-Carolina
Table 55.17. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Southwest Power Pool / North
Table 55.18. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Southwest Power Pool / South
Table 55.19. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Southwest
Table 55.2. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
Table 55.20. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / California
Table 55.21. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Northwest Power Pool Area
Table 55.22. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Rockies
Table 55.3. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Midwest Reliability Council / East
Table 55.4. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Midwest Reliability Council / West
Table 55.5. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Northeast
Table 55.6. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / NYC-Westchester
Table 55.7. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Long Island
Table 55.8. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Upstate New York
Table 55.9. Electric Power Projections for EMM Region- Reliability First Corporation / East
Table 56. Electricity Generation by Electricity Market Module Region and Source
Table 57. Electricity Generation Capacity by Electricity Market Module Region and Source
Table 58. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- United States
Table 58.1. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Texas Regional Entity
Table 58.10. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Reliability First Corporation / Michigan
Table 58.11. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Reliability First Corporation / West
Table 58.12. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- SERC Reliability Corporation / Delta
Table 58.13. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- SERC Reliability Corporation / Gateway
Table 58.14. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- SERC Reliability Corporation / Southeastern
Table 58.15. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- SERC Reliability Corporation / Central
Table 58.16. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- SERC Reliability Corporation / Virginia-Carolina
Table 58.17. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Southwest Power Pool / North
Table 58.18. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Southwest Power Pool / South
Table 58.19. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Southwest
Table 58.2. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
Table 58.20. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / California
Table 58.21. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Northwest Power Pool Area
Table 58.22. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Western Electricity Coordinating Council / Rockies
Table 58.3. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Midwest Reliability Council / East
Table 58.4. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Midwest Reliability Council / West
Table 58.5. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Northeast
Table 58.6. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / NYC-Westchester
Table 58.7. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Long Island
Table 58.8. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Northeast Power Coordinating Council / Upstate New York
Table 58.9. Renewable Energy Generation by Fuel- Reliability First Corporation / East
Table 9. Electricity Generating Capacity

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