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September 29, 2022U.S. commercial buildings continued to increase their energy efficiency as of 2018
October 4, 2021
By 2018, LEDs had become the second-most common lighting in U.S. commercial buildings
April 28, 2021
EIA expects commercial energy use to grow more slowly than floorspace
December 3, 2020
Commercial buildings have gotten larger in the United States, with implications for energy
February 27, 2020
Utility energy efficiency spending and savings declined in 2018
July 30, 2019
Efficiency requirements for residential central AC and heat pumps to rise in 2023
February 13, 2019
Electricity intensity of U.S. homes and commercial buildings decreases in coming decades
June 20, 2018
State efficiency incentives averaged $24 per customer, ranged from $0 to $128 in 2016
May 17, 2018
Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption
March 23, 2018
Electricity demand by U.S. manufacturing has declined in recent years
August 3, 2017
Many states have adopted policies to encourage energy efficiency
July 26, 2017
Per capita residential electricity sales in the U.S. have fallen since 2010
June 19, 2017
Dishwashers are among the least-used appliances in American homes
May 23, 2017
Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use
May 18, 2017
Large commercial buildings are more likely to use lighting control strategies
May 17, 2017
California electricity mix in 2017 has involved more renewables, less natural gas
October 5, 2016
Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices
September 16, 2016
Recent energy intensity decline in government buildings exceeds commercial sector average
July 27, 2016
Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency
July 12, 2016
Global energy intensity continues to decline
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
February 8, 2016
Demand response saves electricity during times of high demand
October 28, 2015
Increased recycling may reduce metals sector energy use in China
October 26, 2015
Chinese policies aim to increase energy efficiency in buildings
July 21, 2015
Consensus process provides alternate approach to energy efficiency standard development
June 11, 2015
Efficiency moderates effects of higher electricity prices under proposed Clean Power Plan
February 18, 2015
Energy efficiency improvements have largely offset effect of more, larger homes
February 17, 2015
Proposed efficiency standard may eliminate noncondensing gas furnaces
November 4, 2014
LED light bulbs keep improving in efficiency and quality
September 29, 2014
New Eagle Ford wells continue to show higher production
September 26, 2014
Minimum efficiency standards for electric motors will soon increase
August 1, 2014
Metal-based durables manufacturers are fueled by electricity and natural gas
July 22, 2014
Fuel economy and average vehicle cost vary significantly across vehicle types
July 11, 2014
Fuel economy improvements show diminishing returns in fuel savings
May 20, 2014
Industrial onsite electricity concentrated in chemicals, oil, and paper manufacturing
May 9, 2014
Recycling is the primary energy efficiency technology for aluminum and steel manufacturing
April 30, 2014
Lower U.S. electricity demand growth would reduce fossil fuels’ projected generation share
April 21, 2014
Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others
March 19, 2014
LED bulb efficiency expected to continue improving as cost declines
January 28, 2014
Most homes have central thermostats on heating and cooling equipment
December 5, 2013
Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use
October 18, 2013
Electricity use by machine drives varies significantly by manufacturing industry
July 11, 2013
New EIA inventory tracks state energy efficiency programs
June 18, 2013
Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
May 29, 2013
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
May 28, 2013
Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
March 22, 2013
U.S. economy and electricity demand growth are linked, but relationship is changing
March 6, 2013
Two perspectives on household electricity use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
February 6, 2013
Stadiums and arenas use efficient, high wattage lamps
February 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income
October 26, 2012
Industrial onsite generation increasingly relies on natural gas
October 16, 2012
ENERGY STAR homes accounted for 26% of new construction in 2011
October 15, 2012
Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances
October 4, 2012
Combined heat and power technology fills an important energy niche
August 3, 2012
Fuel economy standards have affected vehicle efficiency
July 2, 2012
EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology
June 13, 2012
High airline jet fuel costs prompt cost-saving measures
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 3, 2012
Both State and Federal governments have appliance efficiency standards
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 2, 2011
Light bulb standards begin taking effect in 2012
October 21, 2011
Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors
September 12, 2011
Purchase of newer refrigerators slows during economic downturn
May 5, 2011
Decoupling treatment of electric and gas utilities can differ within a State
May 4, 2011
State programs encourage energy efficiency programs by adjusting utilities' cost recovery
May 3, 2011
Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions
May 2, 2011
Additional appliance standards could significantly reduce residential energy use
April 11, 2011
U.S. households are incorporating energy–efficient features
March 23, 2011
Incandescent bulbs still play a role in the future of lighting
February 10, 2011