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March 7, 2024

Washington State’s emissions allowance program held its first auctions in 2023


November 30, 2023

Global CO2 emissions rise through 2050 in most IEO2023 cases


November 29, 2023

Coal generation decreased in 2022, but overall U.S. emissions increased


November 28, 2023

Lower CO2 emissions are partially due to shifts in power generation sources


November 15, 2023

Northeast U.S. carbon dioxide emissions prices return to last year’s highs


October 11, 2023

EIA projects global energy consumption will outpace efficiency gains in most cases


March 16, 2023

EIA projects that U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will fall through 2050 in AEO2023


December 30, 2022

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


December 13, 2022

Global allowance prices for CO2 emissions increased by over 40% in 2021


September 8, 2022

RGGI carbon dioxide emissions price reached new quarterly record in June 2022


July 20, 2022

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


June 8, 2022

EIA explores effects of weather projections on energy consumption in buildings


May 13, 2022

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose 6% in 2021


April 5, 2022

Prices for California’s emissions credits increase in early 2022 auction


March 21, 2022

EIA projects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in the near term, then rise


February 8, 2022

EIA analysis considers different outcomes for coal markets in India and Southeast Asia


February 4, 2022

Utilities’ carbon-reduction goals will have little impact on U.S. CO2 emissions


January 24, 2022

CO2 emissions allowance prices increased in latest RGGI auction


January 20, 2022

EIA expects U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to increase in 2022 and 2023


December 30, 2021

In 2020, the United States produced the least CO2 emissions from energy in nearly 40 years


October 21, 2021

EIA projects that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will rise over the next 30 years


July 26, 2021

In 2020, the United States produced the least CO2 emissions from energy in nearly 40 years


June 9, 2021

Electric power sector CO2 emissions drop as generation mix shifts from coal to natural gas


April 12, 2021

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 11% in 2020


March 23, 2021

CO2 emissions prices in the Northeast states reached record levels in most recent auction


February 11, 2021

EIA’s AEO2021 shows U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rising after the mid-2030s


January 26, 2021

After 2020 decline, EIA expects energy-related CO2 emissions to increase in 2021 and 2022


December 9, 2020

EIA expects U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall 11% in 2020


November 10, 2020

U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions fell in 2019, mainly in electric generation


August 21, 2020

Monthly U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in April were the lowest in decades


May 13, 2020

EIA expects energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall 11% this year


May 5, 2020

U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels


March 17, 2020

EIA analysis shows how carbon fees would reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the near term


March 5, 2020

Alternative policies cases explore effects of potential legislative and regulatory changes


February 10, 2020

EIA projects total U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to be relatively flat through 2050


January 17, 2020

EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to decrease annually through 2021


December 30, 2019

EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in 2019


December 10, 2019

Auction prices for regional carbon dioxide allowances have increased since the 2017 low


December 6, 2019

Natural gas venting and flaring increased in North Dakota and Texas in 2018


November 26, 2019

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose in 2018 for the first year since 2014


September 30, 2019

EIA projects global energy-related CO2 emissions will increase through 2050


July 15, 2019

EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in 2019


June 5, 2019

EIA tool compares individual power plants’ generation, cooling water use, and emissions


April 1, 2019

Energy-related carbon dioxide emission profiles differ dramatically from state to state


March 20, 2019

EIA projects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will remain near current level through 2050


February 11, 2019

Emissions from the U.S. electric power sector projected to remain mostly flat through 2050


January 28, 2019

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions increased in 2018 but will likely fall in 2019 and 2020


January 14, 2019

Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather


December 21, 2018

Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005


December 11, 2018

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


October 29, 2018

Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005


September 5, 2018

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell slightly in 2017


April 6, 2018

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


February 8, 2018

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions expected to rise slightly in 2018, remain flat in 2019


February 2, 2018

California plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030


December 11, 2017

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in most states from 2005 to 2015


November 16, 2017

Growth in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to slow


November 13, 2017

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


October 31, 2017

Petra Nova is one of two carbon capture and sequestration power plants in the world


October 12, 2017

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to fall in 2017 but rise in 2018


September 18, 2017

Coal plants installed mercury controls to meet compliance deadlines


May 31, 2017

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices are the lowest since 2014


April 10, 2017

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


March 2, 2017

Projected carbon dioxide emissions are sensitive to factors driving fossil fuel use


February 3, 2017

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


January 19, 2017

Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions


November 30, 2016

Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators


October 12, 2016

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


August 17, 2016

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


July 7, 2016

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


June 28, 2016

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


June 24, 2016

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices decline


May 18, 2016

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


May 16, 2016

Projected growth in CO2 emissions driven by countries outside the OECD


May 13, 2016

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


May 9, 2016

U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2015 are 12% below their 2005 levels


April 18, 2016

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


February 1, 2016

Natural gas leak at California storage site raises environmental and reliability concerns


November 24, 2015

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises


November 23, 2015

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions decreased in nearly every state from 2005 to 2013


November 18, 2015

United States and China advance policies to limit CO2 emissions


October 30, 2015

Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions


August 5, 2015

Monthly power sector carbon dioxide emissions reach 27-year low in April


May 27, 2015

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


May 26, 2015

Proposed Clean Power Plan rule cuts power sector CO2 emissions to lowest level since 1980s


May 15, 2015

U.S. power sector CO2 emissions expected to increase through 2040


April 20, 2015

U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions increase in past two years


October 30, 2014

Colder weather drives forecast of 2014 energy-related CO2 emissions 1.1% above 2013 level


October 23, 2014

Lower electricity-related CO2 emissions reflect lower carbon intensity and electricity use


October 22, 2014

Weather-driven energy intensity increase led to higher energy-related emissions in 2013


September 22, 2014

European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources


September 18, 2014

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices continue to rise


June 26, 2014

Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise


April 28, 2014

Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements


March 28, 2014

Coal-fired power plant operators consider emissions compliance strategies


February 3, 2014

Lower emissions cap for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect in 2014


January 13, 2014

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in 2013 expected to be 2% higher than in 2012


July 25, 2013

EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040


April 30, 2013

Extending current energy policies would reduce U.S. energy use, carbon dioxide emissions


April 5, 2013

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012


February 27, 2013

Power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides continue to decline in 2012


January 14, 2013

2012 Brief: Coal prices and production in most basins down in 2012


December 21, 2012

California’s first greenhouse gas emissions auction sells near minimum price


December 7, 2012

EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers


September 19, 2012

Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) is the nation's benchmark price for eastern coal


September 10, 2012

Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions down in 2011


August 1, 2012

U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in early 2012 lowest since 1992


July 2, 2012

EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology


June 27, 2012

Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage


May 4, 2012

A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions


March 16, 2012

Dry sorbent injection may serve as a key pollution control technology at power plants


February 2, 2012

Emissions allowance prices for SO2 and NOX remained low in 2011


January 24, 2012

U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive


January 23, 2012

EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release


December 21, 2011

Coal plants without scrubbers account for a majority of U.S. SO2 emissions


September 8, 2011

EPA rule requires SO2 emissions reduction from Texas coal power plants in 2012


August 9, 2011

Cross State Air Pollution Rule requires emissions reductions from Eastern U.S. powerplants


August 5, 2011

European Union countries reach for higher renewable electricity generation


July 15, 2011

Nuclear power has a significant role in the European power generation mix


June 27, 2011

Carbon dioxide emissions grow in the residential sector


May 16, 2011

Gases other than carbon dioxide make up nearly 20% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions


May 11, 2011

Average prices for spot sulfur dioxide emissions allowances at EPA auction set new lows


May 3, 2011

Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions