Energy Plugs: Table of Contents

Energy Plugs are synopses of the following EIA reports and publications:

2004 // 2003 // 2002 // 2001 // 2000 // 1999 // 1998 // 1997 // 1996

2004

October
2004 Annual Energy Review 2003

Comprehensive statistical portrait of energy in the United States since the mid-20th century, with data on all major energy activities, including consumption, production, reserves, trade, stocks, and prices. Also contains chapters on each of the major fuels and renewable energy, as well as data on end-use consumption, energy resources, environmental indicators, and financial indicators.

U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline and Underground Storage Expansions in 2003

Examination of developments in the natural gas pipeline and underground storage industries. Includes a comparative analysis of recent growth and examines development proposed for the next several years.

September
2004 State Renewable Energy Requirements and Goals

Summary and key characteristics of State programs to increase renewable energy use, including renewable portfolio standards, energy mandates, and energy goals.

August
2004 Biodiesel Performance, Costs, and Use

Analysis and evaluation of vegetable oils as a diesel fuel. Common biodiesel resources include soybean oil and yellow grease (mostly recycled cooking oil from restaurants).

April
2004 International Energy Outlook 2004

International energy forecast through 2025, including projections for all major fuels as well as carbon dioxide emissions, carbon dioxide intensity, and energy intensity.

March
2004 Analysis of Restricted Natural Gas Supply Cases

Assessment of three low natural gas supply scenarios: no increased availability of Alaska natural gas; no significant increase in production of tight sands natural gas (or other nonconventional sources); and inability to permit more than three additional average-sized liquefied natural gas off-loading facilities. Projections are provided for the three scenarios separately and in a combined case.

Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 2002

Comprehensive annual financial review and analysis of the domestic and worldwide activities and operations of the major U.S.-based energy-producing companies.

February
2004 Natural Gas Annual 2002

Comprehensive review of U.S. natural gas activities. Summary tables for 1998 through 2002 are presented for each State; annual data are also shown at the national level.

January
2004 Annual Energy Outlook 2004

Forecast of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2025, based on results from EIA's National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). Includes forecasts for petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy intensity, and carbon dioxide emissions.

2003

December 2003	Renewable Energy Annual 2002 Data on renewable energy consumption and electricity generation, as well as solar thermal, photovoltaic, and geothermal heat pump manufacturing activities.
November 2003	Annual Coal Report 2002 Annual data on U.S. coal production, number of mines, prices, recoverable reserves, employment, productivity, and productive capacity.
October 2003	Annual Energy Review 2002 A comprehensive statistical portrait of energy in the United States. Many of the data series extend back to 1949.
September 2003	Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Energy in 2001 Data on the energy operations, capital investments, and net foreign investment flows of U.S. energy enterprises that are recipients of foreign direct investment. The report also examines patterns of direct investment in foreign energy enterprises by U.S.-based companies.
August 2003	New Reactor Designs Summary of nuclear reactor designs that are available or anticipated to become available in the United States. The reactors discussed either are included in the certification or pre-certification programs of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or are under study by the Generation IV International Forum.
July 2003	Residential Energy Consumption Special Topics The Residential Energy Consumption Survey is a national statistical survey that collects information on residential energy use. The survey includes information on the physical characteristics of housing units, demographic characteristics of households, appliances used, fuels used, energy consumption and expenditures, and various special topics.
June 2003	Uranium Industry Annual 2002 Current statistical data on the U.S. uranium industry's activities relating to uranium raw materials and uranium marketing. Raw materials activities for 1993 through 2002 include exploration, reserves, production, and employment. Marketing activities for 1998 through 2012 include purchases of uranium and enrichment services, enrichment feed deliveries, fuel assemblies, market requirements, and inventories.
May 2003	International Energy Outlook 2003 International energy projections through 2025, including a review of world trends in energy demand, outlooks for major energy fuels, and issues related to electricity and the environment.
April 2003	Electric Power Annual 2001 Overview of the electric power industry in the United States, including generation; capacity; demand, capacity resources, and capacity margins; emissions; trade; retail customers, sales, and revenues; revenue and expense statistics; and demand-side management.
March 2003	Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases 2001 Results of voluntary measures taken by 228 U.S. companies and other organizations to reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions, reported under the Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program. Includes information about future commitments to reduce emissions and legislation relevant to the Voluntary Reporting Program.
February 2003	Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 2001 A comprehensive annual financial review of the global activities of major U.S.-based energy-producing companies. Includes information on financial performance, resource development, and trends in energy industry restructuring.
January 2003	Annual Energy Outlook 2003 Forecast of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2025, based on results from EIA's National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). Provides a reference case and a series of alternative cases, including high and low world oil prices, high and low macroeconomic growth, and numerous technology cases.

2002

December 2002	Renewable Energy Annual 2001 Data on renewable energy consumption and electricity generation, as well as solar thermal, photovoltaic, and geothermal heat pump manufacturing activities.
November 2002	Annual Energy Review 2001 Energy data from 1949 in the EIA's premier publication for historical energy information. The 2001 edition is the first to incorporate new categories of electric power generation and fuel use data.
October 2002	Winter Fuels Outlook: 2002-2003 The EIA's annual forecast of winter prices for heating oil, natural gas and propane, featured in the October Short-Term Energy Outlook. Complements the "Summer Fuels Outlook" published in April.
September 2002	Diesel Fuel Price Pass-through Analysis of the relationship between spot and retail diesel fuel prices.
August 2002	Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Energy in 2000 Statistics and analysis of foreign investment in the U.S. energy industry. Also compares the financial results of foreign-controlled and U.S.-controlled companies. U.S. Natural Gas Markets: Relationship Between Henry Hub Spot Prices and U.S. Wellhead Prices An examination of the actual and percentage differences between natural gas spot and wellhead prices. Includes an analysis of the correlation between the two price series.
July 2002	Biomass for Electricity Generation An analysis of the potential for electric power generation from biomass under a range of prices through 2020. Examines four types of biomass source: agricultural residues, energy crops, forestry residues, and urban wood waste and mill residues. Measuring Changes in Energy Efficiency A new measure of projected energy efficiency for the United States, the aggregate composite efficiency index (ACEI). Includes an analysis of changes in energy efficiency through 2020.
June 2002	Delivered Energy Consumption Projections by Industry A special study by the Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting that presents detailed energy consumption projections through 2020 for three industrial sectors -- energy-intensive manufacturing, non-intensive manufacturing, and non-manufacturing -- and 16 specific industries. Uranium Industry Annual 2001 The latest annual review of the U.S. uranium industry in two sections: U.S. Uranium Raw Materials Industry and Uranium Marketing Activities in the United States. Includes updated information on uranium mining, processing, reserves, imports, inventories, and usage in nuclear power reactors. Also available in print.
May 2002	International Energy Annual 2000 Yearly global portrait of production and consumption in all primary energy sources: petroleum, coal, natural gas, hydroelectric power, nuclear electric power, and other sources (geothermal, solar, wind, wood, and waste electric power). Provides data by region and country. Includes a chronology of oil and gas events in 2000 and an extensive glossary of energy terms. Also available in print. Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Weekly estimates of working natural gas in underground storage in the United States. Updated every Thursday. Provides information similar to the discontinued American Gas Association series. Historical data are also provided.
April 2002	International Energy Outlook 2002 Summer 2002 Motor Gasoline Outlook
March 2002	Analysis of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for Light Trucks and Increased Alternative Fuel Use
February 2002	Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases 2000
January 2002	Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 2000

2001

December 2001	Energy Education Resources U.S. Natural Gas Markets: Mid-Term Prospects for Natural Gas Supply
November 2001	Annual Energy Outlook 2002, Early Release Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2000 State Energy Price and Expenditure Report 1999
October 2001	Winter Fuels Outlook: 2001-2002 Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2000 The Majors' Shift to Natural Gas
September 2001	Electric Power Annual 2000, Volume I
August 2001	Annual Energy Review 2000 World Energy "Areas To Watch"
July 2001	Coal Industry Annual 1999
June 2001	Energy Market Maps
May 2001	State Energy Data Report 1999: Consumption Estimates The Transition to Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel: Effects on Prices and Supply
April 2001	Summer 2001 Motor Gasoline Outlook International Energy Outlook 2001
March 2001	Renewable Energy 2000: Issues and Trends
February 2001	Impact of Interruptible Natural Gas Service on Northeast Heating Oil Demand Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 1999
January 2001	Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade

2000

December 2000	Annual Energy Outlook 2001, Early Release Residential Heating Oil Prices: What Consumers Should Know
November 2000	The Changing Structure of the Electric Power Industry 2000: An Update Residential Natural Gas Prices: What Consumers Should Know
October 2000	Advance Summary: U.S. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Reserves, 1999 Annual Report Propane Prices: What Consumers Should Know Winter Fuels Outlook: 2000-2001
September 2000	The Electric Transmission Network: A Multi-Region Analysis U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Energy Sources: 1999 Flash Estimate
August 2000	Long-Term World Oil Supply: A Resource Base/Production Path Analysis A Primer on Gasoline Prices
July 2000	Annual Energy Review 1999
June 2000	State Energy Price and Expenditure Report 1997 Energy Consumption and Renewable Energy Development Potential on Indian Lands
May 2000	Summer 2000 Motor Gasoline Outlook
April 2000	International Energy Outlook 2000 Outlook for Biomass Ethanol Production and Demand
March 2000	Country Analysis Brief: Iran OPEC Revenues Fact Sheet
February 2000	International Energy Annual 1998 Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers, 1998
January 2000	The Changing Structure of the Electric Power Industry 1999: Mergers and Other Corporate Combinations Inventory of Nonutility Electric Power Plants in the United States, 1998

1999

December 1999	Annual Energy Outlook 2000 Energy in Africa
November 1999	Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1998 1999-2000 Winter Fuels Outlook
October 1999	Issues in Midterm Analysis and Forecasting 1999
September 1999	State Energy Data Report 1997 The U.S. Coal Industry in the 1990s: Low Prices and Record Production
August 1999	Energy in the Americas
July 1999	Annual Energy Review 1998
June 1999	Electric Power Annual 1998, Volume I
May 1999	Natural Gas 1998: Issues and Trends
April 1999	International Energy Annual 1997 International Energy Outlook 1999
March 1999	State Electricity Profiles
February 1999	State Energy Data Report 1996
January 1999	Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 1997

1998

December 1998	Happy Holidays!
November 1998	Annual Energy Outlook 1999 Wind Energy Developments: Incentives in Selected Countries
October 1998	Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1997 Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets and Economic Activity
September 1998	25th Anniversary of the 1973 Oil Embargo: Energy Trends Since the First Major U.S. Energy Crisis Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
August 1998	State Energy Price and Expenditure Report 1995 A View of the Forest Products Industry From a Wood Energy Perspective
July 1998	Annual Energy Review 1997
June 1998	The Changing Structure of the Electric Power Industry: Selected Issues, 1998
May 1998	Deliverability on the Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline System
April 1998	Assessment of Summer 1997 Motor Gasoline Price Increase
February 1998	International Energy Annual 1996
January 1998	Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 1996

1997

December 1997	Oil and Gas Resources of the West Siberian Basin, Russia Winter Heating Fuels Assessments
November 1997	Annual Energy Outlook 1998
October 1997	Electricity Reform Abroad and U.S. Investment Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1996
September 1997	The Intricate Puzzle of Oil and Gas "Reserves Growth" Petroleum 1996: Issues and Trends
August 1997	Electricity Prices in a Competitive Environment Household Vehicles Energy Consumption 1994
July 1997	Annual Energy Review 1996 Commercial Buildings Characteristics 1995 Motor Gasoline Assessment 1997
June 1997	An Analysis of U.S. Propane Markets: Winter 1996-97 State Energy Price and Expenditure Report 1994
May 1997	Restructuring Energy Industries: Lessons From Natural Gas
April 1997	International Energy Outlook 1997
March 1997	The Effects of Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 on Electric Utilities: An Update
January 1997	Annual Energy Outlook 1997 The Changing Structure of the Electric Power Industry: An Update Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 1995

1996

December 1996	Natural Gas 1996: Issues and Trends
November 1996	Country Analysis Brief: Algeria Denver Clean-City Fleets Survey Nuclear Power Generation and Fuel Cycle Report 1996
October 1996	Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1995 Privatization and the Globalization of Energy Markets State Energy Data Report 1994
September 1996	Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels, Volume 2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
August 1996	EIA Electronic Media Meet Customer Needs Residential Lighting: Use and Potential Savings
July 1996	Annual Energy Review 1995 Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases 1995
June 1996	Country Analysis Brief: Iraq
May 1996	International Energy Outlook 1996
February 1996	Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels 1994, Volume 1 Annual Energy Outlook 1996
January 1996	Renewable Energy Annual 1995 State Energy Price and Expenditure Report 1993

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2004

October 2004	Annual Energy Review 2003 Comprehensive statistical portrait of energy in the United States since the mid-20th century, with data on all major energy activities, including consumption, production, reserves, trade, stocks, and prices. Also contains chapters on each of the major fuels and renewable energy, as well as data on end-use consumption, energy resources, environmental indicators, and financial indicators. U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline and Underground Storage Expansions in 2003 Examination of developments in the natural gas pipeline and underground storage industries. Includes a comparative analysis of recent growth and examines development proposed for the next several years.
September 2004	State Renewable Energy Requirements and Goals Summary and key characteristics of State programs to increase renewable energy use, including renewable portfolio standards, energy mandates, and energy goals.
August 2004	Biodiesel Performance, Costs, and Use Analysis and evaluation of vegetable oils as a diesel fuel. Common biodiesel resources include soybean oil and yellow grease (mostly recycled cooking oil from restaurants).
April 2004	International Energy Outlook 2004 International energy forecast through 2025, including projections for all major fuels as well as carbon dioxide emissions, carbon dioxide intensity, and energy intensity.
March 2004	Analysis of Restricted Natural Gas Supply Cases Assessment of three low natural gas supply scenarios: no increased availability of Alaska natural gas; no significant increase in production of tight sands natural gas (or other nonconventional sources); and inability to permit more than three additional average-sized liquefied natural gas off-loading facilities. Projections are provided for the three scenarios separately and in a combined case. Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 2002 Comprehensive annual financial review and analysis of the domestic and worldwide activities and operations of the major U.S.-based energy-producing companies.
February 2004	Natural Gas Annual 2002 Comprehensive review of U.S. natural gas activities. Summary tables for 1998 through 2002 are presented for each State; annual data are also shown at the national level.
January 2004	Annual Energy Outlook 2004 Forecast of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2025, based on results from EIA's National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). Includes forecasts for petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy intensity, and carbon dioxide emissions.