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January 30, 2025U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use
January 29, 2025
Electric power sector has driven rising Pennsylvania natural gas consumption since 2013
January 24, 2025
New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation growth
January 10, 2025
Since the 2011 Fukushima accident, Japan has restarted 14 nuclear reactors
December 31, 2024
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023
December 26, 2024
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
November 5, 2024
U.S. summer nuclear outages declined in 2024, returning to 2022 levels
October 29, 2024
U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years
October 1, 2024
Data center owners turn to nuclear as potential electricity source
August 19, 2024
U.S. power grid added 20.2 GW of generating capacity in the first half of 2024
July 3, 2024
How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?
June 26, 2024
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023
May 30, 2024
Our U.S. summer natural gas consumption forecast for electric power matches 2023 record
May 6, 2024
China continues rapid growth of nuclear power capacity
May 2, 2024
Japan’s energy policies aim for increased zero-carbon electricity generation
May 1, 2024
Plant Vogtle Unit 4 begins commercial operation
February 15, 2024
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
February 8, 2024
Nuclear reactor restarts in Japan have reduced LNG imports for electricity generation
December 28, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
December 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
December 26, 2023
First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in operation
November 8, 2023
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
October 17, 2023
U.S. summer nuclear outages rose in 2023, returning to 2021 levels
August 17, 2023
U.S. uranium production up in 2022 after reaching record lows in 2021
August 8, 2023
Developers added 16.8 GW of U.S. utility-scale generating capacity in first-half 2023
August 1, 2023
First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in operation
June 29, 2023
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022
June 7, 2023
U.S. electricity generation from natural gas was highest on record this past winter
April 13, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
March 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
February 16, 2023
Germany extends the life of its last three operating nuclear power plants until April
February 6, 2023
More than half of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2023 will be solar
January 23, 2023
Nuclear power plants generated 68% of France’s electricity in 2021
December 29, 2022
U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire
December 23, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
October 14, 2022
Daily U.S. summer nuclear capacity outages were 19% lower this summer than last summer
September 21, 2022
California fuel mix changes in response to September heat wave
September 19, 2022
Nuclear power provided about 10% of California’s total electricity supply in 2021
May 18, 2022
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
May 12, 2022
Natural gas consumed by U.S. electric power sector sets January record in 2022
May 4, 2022
About 20% of U.S. electric power generating capacity can operate on multiple fuels
April 26, 2022
Renewable generation surpassed nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2021
April 14, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
April 8, 2022
U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire
December 23, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
December 20, 2021
New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant closes after 59 years of operation
October 28, 2021
Two nuclear power plants in northern Illinois reversed plans to retire early
October 15, 2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
October 1, 2021
Capacity outages at U.S. nuclear power plants averaged 3.1 gigawatts this summer
August 13, 2021
TVA is the largest government-owned electricity provider in the United States
July 28, 2021
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
July 1, 2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020
June 11, 2021
EIA Product Highlight: Status of U.S. Nuclear Outages
May 6, 2021
Energy production in the United States fell by more than 5% in 2020
May 3, 2021
U.S. spent nuclear fuel inventory steadily increased from 2013 through 2017
April 30, 2021
New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant closes after 59 years of operation
March 18, 2021
Less electricity was generated by coal than nuclear in the United States in 2020
February 22, 2021
Nuclear, pumped storage, and coal power plants are more likely to have multiple owners
February 8, 2021
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
January 12, 2021
Nuclear and coal will account for majority of U.S. generating capacity retirements in 2021
January 11, 2021
Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
December 31, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
September 25, 2020
In 2019, 9 of the 10 highest-generating U.S. power plants were nuclear plants
September 18, 2020
U.S. nuclear capacity outages were 35% higher in summer 2020 than 2019
September 14, 2020
Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption
August 27, 2020
South Korea is one of the world’s largest nuclear power producers
August 12, 2020
More power generation came from natural gas in first half of 2020 than first half of 2019
July 1, 2020
Nonfossil sources accounted for 20% of U.S. energy consumption in 2019
May 28, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
April 28, 2020
In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years
March 26, 2020
Twelve U.S. states generate more than 30% of their electricity from nuclear power
February 7, 2020
EIA projects generation from coal and nuclear power plants will plateau after 2025
January 30, 2020
EIA expects U.S. electricity generation from renewables to soon surpass nuclear and coal
January 14, 2020
New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar
December 23, 2019
In 2018, the United States consumed more energy than ever before
October 7, 2019
Five states have implemented programs to assist nuclear power plants
October 4, 2019
U.S. nuclear outages remained low in summer and moderate in September
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
August 28, 2019
EIA updates its U.S. energy consumption by source and sector chart
July 22, 2019
In 2018, foreign-sourced uranium accounted for 90% of U.S. nuclear operators’ purchases
May 6, 2019
U.S. uranium production in 2018 was the lowest in nearly 70 years
April 16, 2019
In 2018, the United States consumed more energy than ever before
March 21, 2019
Despite closures, U.S. nuclear electricity generation in 2018 surpassed its previous peak
March 4, 2019
Nuclear reactor restarts in Japan displacing LNG imports in 2019
February 26, 2019
Extreme cold in the Midwest led to high power demand and record natural gas demand
January 23, 2019
EIA’s new interactive New England dashboard tracks energy capacity constraints
January 10, 2019
New electric generating capacity in 2019 will come from renewables and natural gas
January 9, 2019
The Middle East, Africa, and Asia now drive nearly all global energy consumption growth
December 19, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
November 28, 2018
Japan has restarted five nuclear power reactors in 2018
October 15, 2018
U.S. nuclear plant outages increased in September after remaining low during summer
October 3, 2018
U.S. uranium imports continue as domestic production remains at historical lows
September 14, 2018
America’s oldest operating nuclear power plant to retire on Monday
May 8, 2018
Future of U.S. nuclear power fleet depends mostly on natural gas prices, carbon policies
March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
March 5, 2018
Middle East countries plan to add nuclear to their generation mix
January 9, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
November 17, 2017
Decommissioning nuclear reactors is a long-term and costly process
November 8, 2017
EIA forecasts growth in world nuclear electricity capacity, led by non-OECD countries
September 28, 2017
Nuclear power plant outages were relatively low this summer
September 14, 2017
EIA projects 28% increase in world energy use by 2040
August 14, 2017
South Carolina utilities stop construction of new nuclear reactors
July 6, 2017
Monthly renewable electricity generation surpasses nuclear for the first time since 1984
July 3, 2017
Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix
June 13, 2017
Three Mile Island is the latest nuclear power plant to announce retirement plans
May 12, 2017
U.S. nuclear capacity and generation expected to decline as existing generators retire
May 5, 2017
Nuclear plants account for more than half of electricity generation in Illinois
April 27, 2017
Most U.S. nuclear power plants were built between 1970 and 1990
April 5, 2017
U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use
March 31, 2017
Total U.S. energy production falls in 2016 after six consecutive years of increases
March 23, 2017
Brazil has the third-largest electricity sector in the Americas
February 27, 2017
U.S. electric generating capacity increase in 2016 was largest net change since 2011
February 16, 2017
U.S. uranium production lowest since 2005
February 6, 2017
The world’s largest nuclear plants differ by age, number of reactors, and utilization
February 1, 2017
Indian Point, closest nuclear plant to New York City, set to retire by 2021
October 31, 2016
Fort Calhoun becomes fifth U.S. nuclear plant to retire in past five years
October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused millions of customers to go without power
September 28, 2016
China expected to account for more than half of world growth in nuclear power through 2040
September 27, 2016
Recent increases in global nuclear capacity led by Asia
September 13, 2016
Five and a half years after Fukushima, 3 of Japan’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating
September 9, 2016
Japan’s electricity prices rising or stable despite recent fuel cost changes
September 7, 2016
Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California
September 1, 2016
U.S. nuclear outages this summer were higher than in summer 2015
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 17, 2016
Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States
June 14, 2016
First new U.S. nuclear reactor in almost two decades set to begin operating
June 1, 2016
U.S. uranium production is near historic low as imports continue to fuel U.S. reactors
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
December 8, 2015
Updated EIA survey provides data on spent nuclear fuel in the United States
November 2, 2015
Despite recent closures, U.S. nuclear capacity is scheduled to increase by 2020
October 5, 2015
U.S. reactor operators increase uranium purchases from Kazakhstan
September 28, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages were less than 3% of capacity this summer
August 12, 2015
Japan restarts first nuclear reactor under new safety rules
August 3, 2015
Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity
July 20, 2015
China will soon surpass South Korea, Russia, and Japan in nuclear generating capacity
July 17, 2015
U.S. nuclear outages are low during summer peak electricity demand season
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
May 14, 2015
Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring
May 4, 2015
Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation
March 13, 2015
Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types
March 10, 2015
Scheduled 2015 capacity additions mostly wind and natural gas; retirements mostly coal
February 11, 2015
Japan plans to restart some nuclear plants in 2015 after Fukushima shutdown
February 2, 2015
New England generation fuel mix changes likely as Vermont Yankee nuclear plant retires
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
December 8, 2014
Almost all U.S. nuclear plants require life extension past 60 years to operate beyond 2050
October 29, 2014
Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes license renewals for nuclear power plants
September 22, 2014
European nations are increasing electricity generation using no-carbon sources
September 4, 2014
Four states supply domestic uranium concentrate in 2013
April 30, 2014
Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share
April 28, 2014
Projected CO2 emissions vary with coal and nuclear power plant retirements
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
February 4, 2014
U.S. uranium concentrate production rises as Megatons to Megawatts program ends
December 18, 2013
Petroleum's share of Florida's electric generation mix dwindles as natural gas grows
November 18, 2013
Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources
October 17, 2013
Global nuclear generation capacity totaled more than 370 gigawatts in 2012
September 24, 2013
Megatons to Megawatts program will conclude at the end of 2013
September 23, 2013
Renewable generation provides a growing share of California’s electricity
September 13, 2013
Nuclear outages begin to increase with the start of the fall refueling season
September 6, 2013
Vermont Yankee nuclear plant closure in 2014 will challenge New England energy markets
August 28, 2013
The U.S. relies on foreign uranium, enrichment services to fuel its nuclear power plants
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
July 2, 2013
Lower power prices and high repair costs drive nuclear retirements
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
June 7, 2013
New generators help California meet summer challenges to electric reliability
May 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
April 25, 2013
Long-term outlook for nuclear generation depends on lifetime of existing capacity
April 24, 2013
Lower wholesale power prices reduce quark spreads available to nuclear plant operators
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
March 26, 2013
Extended nuclear plant outages raise Southern California wholesale power prices
March 15, 2013
Japan’s fossil-fueled generation remains high because of continuing nuclear plant outages
March 14, 2013
Above-normal outages of U.S. nuclear capacity persist at the start of 2013
January 9, 2013
2012 Brief: Average wholesale electricity prices down compared to last year
December 14, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption
December 13, 2012
Energy Perspectives: For most fuel sources, domestic production has been increasing
November 14, 2012
San Onofre nuclear outage contributes to Southern California’s changing generation profile
November 2, 2012
Extended outages at several nuclear plants led to high outage levels in 2012
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
August 10, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices are lower during the first half of 2012
July 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
July 17, 2012
Uprates can increase U.S. nuclear capacity substantially without building new reactors
July 11, 2012
New transmission project will help California meet summer electric demand
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
May 30, 2012
Japan’s use of thermal generation is up since March 2011 due to nuclear plant outages
May 18, 2012
Warm weather and low natural gas prices dampen spot electricity prices this winter
May 17, 2012
Global generation capacity for nuclear power has grown to over 346 gigawatts since 1955
May 8, 2012
U.S. nuclear outages back within five-year range
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
March 5, 2012
Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves construction of first nuclear units in 30 years
March 2, 2012
Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950
February 23, 2012
Negative prices in wholesale electricity markets indicate supply inflexibilities
February 16, 2012
Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing
February 10, 2012
Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
October 17, 2011
Nuclear outages back within typical range since July following springtime surge
August 25, 2011
Mid-Atlantic electricity market reacts to Tuesday's earthquake
August 5, 2011
European Union countries reach for higher renewable electricity generation
August 4, 2011
Wholesale electricity price changes diverge across regions during first-half of 2011
August 1, 2011
Ranking of renewable energy and nuclear energy use varies by sector
July 29, 2011
Japanese power companies using more LNG to generate electricity
July 27, 2011
First-quarter 2011 coal share of power generation lowest in over 30 years
July 15, 2011
Nuclear power has a significant role in the European power generation mix
July 11, 2011
Over 90% of uranium purchased by U.S. commercial nuclear reactors is from outside the U.S.
July 7, 2011
Nuclear power plant outages above seasonal norm in spring of 2011
June 30, 2011
U.S. commercial nuclear capacity comes from reactors built primarily between 1970 and 1990
May 23, 2011
Nuclear power plants undergo seasonal scheduled outages
March 17, 2011
Japan depends significantly on nuclear power to meet its electricity needs
February 9, 2011