environment
May 2, 2024Japan’s energy policies aim for increased zero-carbon electricity generation
March 29, 2021
U.S. electric power industry produces less and recycles more combustion by-product
December 6, 2019
Natural gas venting and flaring increased in North Dakota and Texas in 2018
November 14, 2019
EPA small refinery exemptions in the Renewable Fuel Standard explained
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
July 26, 2019
More U.S. coal-fired power plants are decommissioning as retirements continue
January 14, 2019
Natural gas-burning power plant operations vary during periods of cold weather
December 6, 2018
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019, reflecting cellulosic biofuel shortfalls
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 12, 2017
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to fall in 2017 but rise in 2018
February 14, 2017
Projected electricity generation mix is sensitive to policies, natural gas prices
February 3, 2017
Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation
July 31, 2015
Electricity from natural gas surpasses coal for first time, but just for one month
July 7, 2015
Coal production using mountaintop removal mining decreases by 62% since 2008
June 11, 2015
Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan
June 10, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West
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
February 24, 2015
Large reduction in distillate fuel sulfur content has only minor effect on energy content
February 23, 2015
Higher RIN prices support continued ethanol blending despite lower gasoline prices
July 15, 2014
Significant fuel economy improvement options exist for light-duty gasoline vehicles
June 26, 2014
Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise
June 3, 2014
Recent trends in energy-related CO2 emissions vary across regions and states
May 5, 2014
U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil down in 2013
May 2, 2014
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increase to record levels in 2013
March 20, 2014
Planned coal-fired power plant retirements continue to increase
March 17, 2014
Increase in wood as main source of household heating most notable in the Northeast
February 11, 2014
Many newer power plants have cooling systems that reuse water
November 21, 2013
EPA issues proposed rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard
August 14, 2013
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2013; additional adjustments expected in 2014
June 13, 2013
What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013?
June 5, 2013
U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank
June 3, 2013
RINs and RVOs are used to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard
January 31, 2013
2012 Brief: U.S. ethanol prices and production lower compared to 2011
October 18, 2012
Biofuels markets face blending constraints and other challenges
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
December 21, 2011
Coal plants without scrubbers account for a majority of U.S. SO2 emissions
December 8, 2011
Gasoline with higher ethanol content getting closer to U.S. drivers' fuel tanks
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
May 26, 2011
Coal likely to remain most prevalent fuel for electricity generation
May 11, 2011