The EIA article EIA projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050, led by growth in Asia by ARi Kahan (9/24/2019) provides regional energy consumption projections by decade through 2050. The report includes six other graphs including sources of energy. With the rapid growth of electricity generation, renewables—including …
Read More »Where does NY state rank on energy consumption?
The eia Beta site allows users to choose a state to obtain energy information for that state. When selecting a state users get data about energy consumption and production, along with other facts. New York generates about one-third of its electricity from nuclear power plants, and the state includes nuclear …
Read More »What new energy record did the U.S. set?
The eia reports that 44.5 Bcf of natural gas was consumed in the lower 38 on July 19 in their post United States sets new daily record high for natural gas use in the power sector by Katie Dyl (8/5/19). Higher electricity demand for air conditioning during a heat wave …
Read More »How much energy does the U.S. government consume?
The eia article U.S. government energy consumption continues to decline by Fred Mayes (7/25/19) has a half dozen charts showing U.S. government energy consumption. For example, the chart copied here provides energy consumption by defense and civilian agencies by type (vehicles/equipment or buildings). The U.S. federal government consumed 915 trillion …
Read More »Where can we get state energy data?
The EIA has a new portal for state energy information. The new portal is introduced in the post New EIA Product Expands Access to State and Regional Energy Information by Stacy Angel and Pauline George (5/16/19). EIA’s new State Energy Portal provides greater access to more state-level U.S. energy data with …
Read More »Does the U.S. import or export natural gas?
The title of the EIA post (5/2/19) says it all, United States has been a net exporter of natural gas for more than 12 consecutive months. In short, U.S. net natural gas exports in February 2019 totaled 4.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), marking 13 consecutive months in which U.S. natural …
Read More »How much coal does the U.S. export?
The EIA article In 2018, U.S. coal exports were the highest in five years (3/27/19) summarizes coal exports. While U.S. coal consumption has generally declined since its 2008 peak, EIA expects that U.S. coal exports reached 116 million short tons (MMst) in 2018, the highest level in five years, based on foreign …
Read More »What is the peak quarter for utility revenues?
The question is answered in the Census Bureau post Census Bureau Data Show Third Quarter is Peak Time for Electric and Water Utilities by Justin Jarrett (1/5/19). During just this year, U.S. electric utility revenue (NAICS 2211) for the third quarter of 2018 was $137.9 billion, an increase of 20.1 …
Read More »How much coal does the U.S. consume?
According to the EIA article U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years: EIA expects total U.S. coal consumption in 2018 to fall to 691 million short tons (MMst), a 4% decline from 2017 and the lowest level since 1979. U.S. coal consumption has been …
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