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January 8, 2019Wholesale power prices were generally higher in 2018, with both winter and summer spikes
December 28, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
December 19, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
December 11, 2018
Changes in coal sector led to less SO2 and NOx emissions from electric power industry
December 4, 2018
U.S. coal consumption in 2018 expected to be the lowest in 39 years
October 17, 2018
Natural gas-fired power plants are being added and used more in PJM Interconnection
September 27, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels power electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 26, 2018
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
September 10, 2018
Coal is the most-used electricity generation source in 18 states; natural gas in 16
September 5, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell slightly in 2017
August 17, 2018
Electric power sector coal inventories are expected to remain relatively low through 2019
August 3, 2018
U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years
July 11, 2018
Natural gas-fired electricity generation this summer expected to be near record high
July 3, 2018
Petroleum, natural gas, and coal still dominate U.S. energy consumption
July 2, 2018
Coal plant retirements and high summer electricity demand lower Texas reserve margin
May 29, 2018
Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
May 11, 2018
Countries in and around the Middle East are adding coal-fired power plants
April 24, 2018
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
April 19, 2018
U.S. coal exports increased by 61% in 2017 as exports to Asia more than doubled
April 6, 2018
About 7% of fossil fuels are consumed for non-combustion use in the United States
March 30, 2018
EIA projects that U.S. coal demand will remain flat for several decades
March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
March 7, 2018
Average U.S. coal mining productivity increases as production falls
March 1, 2018
Natural gas expected to remain most-consumed fuel in the U.S. industrial sector
February 16, 2018
U.S. coal production, exports, and prices increased in 2017
February 8, 2018
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions expected to rise slightly in 2018, remain flat in 2019
January 22, 2018
EIA forecasts natural gas to remain primary energy source for electricity generation
January 18, 2018
EIA expects total U.S. fossil fuel production to reach record levels in 2018 and 2019
January 17, 2018
Wholesale power prices in 2017 were stable in the east, but increased in Texas, California
January 9, 2018
Almost all power plants that retired in the past decade were powered by fossil fuels
December 19, 2017
Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions
December 12, 2017
Refined coal has made up nearly one-fifth of coal-fired power generation so far in 2017
December 8, 2017
India’s steel industry, like America’s, is dominated by electric-based processes
December 5, 2017
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
November 13, 2017
CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest
November 9, 2017
Coal stockpiles at U.S. coal power plants have fallen since last year
October 31, 2017
Petra Nova is one of two carbon capture and sequestration power plants in the world
October 17, 2017
U.S. coal production fell in first half of 2017 after increasing in late 2016
October 13, 2017
Spark and dark spreads indicate profitability of natural gas, coal power plants
October 12, 2017
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions expected to fall in 2017 but rise in 2018
September 27, 2017
Chinese coal-fired electricity generation expected to flatten as mix shifts to renewables
September 18, 2017
Coal plants installed mercury controls to meet compliance deadlines
September 14, 2017
EIA projects 28% increase in world energy use by 2040
August 21, 2017
Natural gas-fired electricity conversion efficiency grows as coal remains stable
July 27, 2017
Natural gas-fired electricity generation so far this summer is below last year’s level
July 18, 2017
U.S. coal exports have increased over the past six months
July 3, 2017
Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix
June 26, 2017
Future coal production depends on resources and technology, not just policy choices
June 16, 2017
Competition between coal and natural gas affects power markets
June 9, 2017
U.N. cap on North Korean coal exports could decrease North Korean export earnings
June 2, 2017
As coal shipments decline, rail remains dominant mode of coal transport to power sector
May 16, 2017
Oil-fired power plants provide small amounts of U.S. electricity capacity and generation
May 11, 2017
Natural gas has displaced coal in the Northeast’s generation mix over the past 10 years
April 17, 2017
Most coal plants in the United States were built before 1990
April 10, 2017
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016
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 29, 2017
Coal production increases during second half of 2016, but still below 2015 levels
March 14, 2017
U.S. coal exports and imports both decline in 2016 as U.S. remains net coal exporter
March 2, 2017
Projected carbon dioxide emissions are sensitive to factors driving fossil fuel use
February 27, 2017
U.S. electric generating capacity increase in 2016 was largest net change since 2011
February 8, 2017
U.S. coal production and coal-fired electricity generation expected to rise in near term
February 3, 2017
Sulfur dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants have fallen faster than coal generation
January 30, 2017
Natural gas-fired generating capacity likely to increase over next two years
January 19, 2017
Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions
January 11, 2017
Wholesale power prices in 2016 fell, reflecting lower natural gas prices
January 9, 2017
Coal production declines in 2016, with average coal prices below their 2015 level
November 18, 2016
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
November 10, 2016
In 2015, U.S. coal production, consumption, and employment fell by more than 10%
November 1, 2016
U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
October 19, 2016
Over past decade, Mountain region states have used less coal for electricity generation
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
September 9, 2016
Japan’s electricity prices rising or stable despite recent fuel cost changes
August 30, 2016
Coal consumption by U.S. educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008
August 17, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas surpass coal as fuel use patterns change
July 21, 2016
Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
July 8, 2016
Clean Power Plan reduces projected coal production in all major U.S. supply regions
July 7, 2016
EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
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 10, 2016
Quarterly coal production lowest since the early 1980s
May 18, 2016
Future power sector carbon dioxide emissions depend on status of Clean Power Plan
May 13, 2016
Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation in 2015 were lowest since 1993
May 12, 2016
EIA projects 48% increase in world energy consumption by 2040
April 28, 2016
Power sector coal demand has fallen in nearly every state since 2007
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 4, 2016
Average utilization for natural gas combined-cycle plants exceeded coal plants in 2015
March 21, 2016
As coal stockpiles at power plants rise, shippers are reducing coal railcar loadings
March 16, 2016
Natural gas expected to surpass coal in mix of fuel used for U.S. power generation in 2016
March 8, 2016
Coal made up more than 80% of retired electricity generating capacity in 2015
March 7, 2016
U.S. coal exports declined 23% in 2015, as coal imports remained steady
February 24, 2016
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
February 9, 2016
Natural gas use for power generation higher this winter
January 12, 2016
State severance tax revenues decline as fossil fuel prices drop
January 8, 2016
Coal production and prices decline in 2015
December 18, 2015
EIA’s newly designed coal web pages provide easier access to coal data
November 20, 2015
China and India drive recent changes in world coal trade
October 7, 2015
Nationwide, electricity generation from coal falls while natural gas rises
September 23, 2015
Coal mine starts continue to decline
September 17, 2015
Coal use in China is slowing
September 16, 2015
Recent statistical revisions suggest higher historical coal consumption in China
September 3, 2015
Output per miner-hour rises as smaller coal mines close
August 25, 2015
India’s coal industry in flux as government sets ambitious coal production targets
August 5, 2015
Monthly power sector carbon dioxide emissions reach 27-year low in April
August 3, 2015
Coal, nuclear, and renewables expected to boost Vietnam’s electricity capacity
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
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
June 10, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan rule would reduce coal production, especially in the West
June 5, 2015
Proposed Clean Power Plan would accelerate renewable additions and coal plant retirements
May 19, 2015
EIA launches redesigned International Energy Portal
May 18, 2015
Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954
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
April 30, 2015
Energy resource permanent funds vary by purpose and state
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
January 12, 2015
Wholesale power prices increase across the country in 2014
January 8, 2015
Spot steam coal prices in 2014 fell in east and rose in west
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
November 13, 2014
Rail shipments of oil and petroleum products through October up 13% over year-ago period
November 6, 2014
Coal stockpiles at coal-fired power plants smaller than in recent years
October 3, 2014
U.S. coal exports fall on lower European demand, increased global supply
September 9, 2014
Natural gas, solar, and wind lead power plant capacity additions in first-half 2014
August 14, 2014
India is increasingly dependent on imported fossil fuels as demand continues to rise
August 13, 2014
Steam coal imports remain down sharply from historic high in 2007
July 8, 2014
Wyoming, Gulf of Mexico dominate fossil fuels production on federal and Indian lands
July 7, 2014
Production of fossil fuels from federal and Indian lands fell in 2013
June 13, 2014
Projected growth in natural gas-fired generation is influenced by resource availability
June 11, 2014
Railroad deliveries continue to provide the majority of coal shipments to the power sector
June 9, 2014
Power sector CO2 emissions sensitive to policy changes and natural gas supply
June 3, 2014
Recent trends in energy-related CO2 emissions vary across regions and states
May 14, 2014
China produces and consumes almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined
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
April 24, 2014
Power plant coal stockpiles are expected to rebuild after heavy winter drawdown
April 8, 2014
Half of power plant capacity additions in 2013 came from natural gas
March 28, 2014
Coal-fired power plant operators consider emissions compliance strategies
March 25, 2014
Coal supplies at electric power plants drawn down in cold weather
March 20, 2014
Planned coal-fired power plant retirements continue to increase
March 6, 2014
EIA now delivers coal data through new interactive browser
February 27, 2014
Dollar value of U.S. net coal exports has increased more than three-fold since 2005
February 24, 2014
Energy trade is a key part of overall U.S. trade flows
February 14, 2014
AEO2014 projects more coal-fired power plant retirements by 2016 than have been scheduled
January 27, 2014
States closer to western mines have lower coal costs
January 16, 2014
Spot coal price trends vary across key basins during 2013
January 13, 2014
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions in 2013 expected to be 2% higher than in 2012
January 6, 2014
Change in energy prices mixed in 2013 as prices of nonenergy commodities fell
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
December 11, 2013
Existing resource base and policy decisions provide the West with electric fuel diversity
November 25, 2013
Coal-fired electric generators continue to dominate electric supply in the central region
November 22, 2013
Use of coal-fired generators in the Southeast has been declining
November 18, 2013
Electricity in the Mid-Atlantic region is predominantly fueled by coal and nuclear sources
October 2, 2013
Top four U.S. coal companies supplied more than half of U.S. coal production in 2011
September 27, 2013
Multiple factors push Western Europe to use less natural gas and more coal
September 25, 2013
Natural gas generation lower than last year because of differences in relative fuel prices
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 3, 2013
Transmission upgrades compensate for coal-fired retirements in Ohio electric region
August 12, 2013
Production of fossil fuel from federal and Indian lands fell in 2012
August 7, 2013
Wyoming dominates sales of coal produced from federal and Indian lands
July 26, 2013
Coal market fundamentals changed, yet spot prices remained stable
July 25, 2013
EIA projects world energy consumption will increase 56% by 2040
July 18, 2013
Increased U.S. coal consumption met by burning through stockpiles
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
June 21, 2013
25% of U.S. coal exports go to Asia, but remain a small share of Asia’s total coal imports
June 19, 2013
U.S. coal exports set monthly record
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
May 23, 2013
Coal regains some electric generation market share from natural gas
April 23, 2013
Future power market shares of coal, natural gas generators depend on relative fuel prices
April 11, 2013
Year-to-date natural gas use for electric power generation is down from 2012
April 5, 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
March 29, 2013
Two Wyoming mines accounted for 20% of U.S. coal production by tons in 2012
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
February 20, 2013
Dark spreads measure returns over fuel costs of coal-fired generation
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
February 5, 2013
Rail traffic reflects more oil production, less coal-fired electricity generation
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
January 29, 2013
China consumes nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined
January 25, 2013
Coal stockpiles at electric power plants were above average throughout 2012
January 14, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal prices and production in most basins down in 2012
January 7, 2013
2012 Brief: Coal and mid-continent crude oil prices declined during 2012
December 21, 2012
California’s first greenhouse gas emissions auction sells near minimum price
December 17, 2012
Energy Perspectives: United States energy imports decline while energy exports increase
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
December 7, 2012
EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers
December 6, 2012
Cheaper natural gas alters generation dispatch in Southeast
December 3, 2012
EIA projects little change in U.S. coal production in 2013
November 29, 2012
Canada Week: Canada is a declining market for U.S. coal
November 26, 2012
Canada Week: The United States and Canada share the world’s most significant energy trade
November 19, 2012
Cost of transporting coal to power plants rose almost 50% in decade
November 15, 2012
Europe and Asia are the leading destinations for U.S. coal exports in 2012
November 6, 2012
Illinois coal production pushes Illinois Basin production above five-year range
October 23, 2012
U.S. coal exports on record pace in 2012, fueled by steam coal growth
October 19, 2012
Electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat
September 21, 2012
Economic growth continues to drive China's growing need for energy
September 20, 2012
Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal spot prices affect markets for coal and electric power
September 19, 2012
Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) is the nation's benchmark price for eastern coal
September 7, 2012
Natural gas demand at power plants was high in summer 2012
August 20, 2012
Natural gas, renewables dominate electric capacity additions in first half of 2012
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
July 31, 2012
Projected retirements of coal-fired power plants
July 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
July 27, 2012
27 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity to retire over next five years
July 13, 2012
Competition among fuels for power generation driven by changes in fuel prices
July 6, 2012
Monthly coal- and natural gas-fired generation equal for first time in April 2012
June 19, 2012
Most U.S. coal exports went to European and Asian markets in 2011
June 5, 2012
U.S. coal’s share of total net generation continues to decline
May 31, 2012
Coal stockpiles above five-year range in first quarter of 2012
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 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
April 25, 2012
U.S. coal consumption fell while exports increased during the fourth quarter of 2011
April 16, 2012
U.S. rail carloads of coal in first quarter of 2012 lowest since 1994
March 29, 2012
EIA projects lower coal use by U.S. power sector in 2012
March 23, 2012
U.S. coal production in 2012 falls below five-year range
March 16, 2012
Dry sorbent injection may serve as a key pollution control technology at power plants
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
March 2, 2012
Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950
February 27, 2012
Eastern U.S. coal futures prices down in early 2012
February 16, 2012
Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing
February 13, 2012
U.S. coal production rises slightly in 2011 amid lower domestic demand and higher exports
February 10, 2012
Natural gas and renewable shares of electricity generation to grow, coal still largest
February 2, 2012
Emissions allowance prices for SO2 and NOX remained low in 2011
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
December 21, 2011
Coal plants without scrubbers account for a majority of U.S. SO2 emissions
December 20, 2011
Rising Asian demand drives global coal consumption growth
December 13, 2011
Most generator retirements over the past decade were older natural gas-fired units
December 7, 2011
Asia leads growth in global coal production since 1980
November 25, 2011
Australia world's largest coal exporter, fourth-largest liquefied natural gas exporter
November 15, 2011
Pennsylvania's use of natural gas for power generation has grown rapidly
November 8, 2011
Six seaports account for 94% of U.S. coal exports, which are dominated by coking coal
November 4, 2011
U.S. coal stockpile levels at electric power plants approach five-year low
October 4, 2011
China dominates global coal production
September 19, 2011
China and India account for half of global energy growth through 2035
September 8, 2011
EPA rule requires SO2 emissions reduction from Texas coal power plants in 2012
September 2, 2011
United States leads world in coal reserves
August 23, 2011
Wyoming produces almost as much coal as the next seven states combined
August 17, 2011
Electric generating capacity additions in the first half of 2011
August 16, 2011
Subbituminous and bituminous coal dominate U.S. coal production
August 9, 2011
Cross State Air Pollution Rule requires emissions reductions from Eastern U.S. powerplants
July 27, 2011
First-quarter 2011 coal share of power generation lowest in over 30 years
June 28, 2011
Most coal-fired electric capacity was built before 1980
June 22, 2011
U.S. coal exports at highest levels since 1992
May 31, 2011
Coal stocks at power plants are likely sufficient despite river flooding
May 26, 2011
Coal likely to remain most prevalent fuel for electricity generation
May 12, 2011
Spot price for Central Appalachian coal up since early 2010
February 16, 2011
U.S. exports of coking coal were nearly triple U.S. consumption in 2010
February 9, 2011