The EIA article U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years by Mickey Francis (5/28/2020) has the data. In 2019, U.S. annual energy consumption from renewable sources exceeded coal consumption for the first time since before 1885, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s …
Read More »Where can I make a map of U.S. energy systems?
The eia has an new U.S. Energy Mapping System. You can choose from numerous energy type. The map here was created by choosing coal mines and coal power plants (the black circles with the white triangles are coal power plants. You can zoom in and out of the map and …
Read More »What is the role of nuclear energy related to carbon emissions?
The IEA report Nuclear Power in a Clean Energy System (May 2019) has this to say: Nuclear power has avoided about 55 Gt of CO2 emissions over the past 50 years, nearly equal to 2 years of global energy-related CO2 emissions. However, despite the contribution from nuclear and the rapid …
Read More »How much energy will we use in the future?
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 …
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