December 9, 2020 In 2020, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the U.S. energy sector could be 11% lower than in 2019, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data through August and EIA estimates for September through December. According to values published in EIA’s December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA expects CO2 emissions in 2020 to fall by … [Read more...] about EIA expects U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall 11% in 2020
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Natural gas venting and flaring in North Dakota and Texas increased in 2019
December 8, 2020 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas AnnualNote: The Natural Gas Annual relies on vented and flared natural gas data reporting by the states, and some states do not collect or publish any data on vented and flared amounts. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) 2020 Natural Gas Annual reports that the volume of U.S. … [Read more...] about Natural gas venting and flaring in North Dakota and Texas increased in 2019
In 2020, U.S. natural gas prices were the lowest in decades
January 7, 2021Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on nominal prices from Refinitiv (1997–2020) and Natural Gas Intelligence (1994–1996) and adjusted for inflation using monthly consumer price index values from the Short-Term Energy Outlook Real Prices Viewer In 2020, natural gas spot prices at the national benchmark Henry Hub in Louisiana averaged … [Read more...] about In 2020, U.S. natural gas prices were the lowest in decades
California was the largest net electricity importer of any state in 2019
December 7, 2020 Electricity routinely flows between the Lower 48 states and, to a lesser extent, between the United States and Canada and Mexico. Electricity generation exceeds electricity consumption in 25 states, and excess electricity is transmitted across state lines—almost 10% of U.S. electricity generation is traded among states. In 2019, California’s net … [Read more...] about California was the largest net electricity importer of any state in 2019
U.S. average gasoline prices and vehicle travel fell to multiyear lows in 2020
January 6, 2021 U.S. regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.17 per gallon (gal) in 2020, 44 cents/gal (17%) lower than in 2019 and the lowest annual average since 2016. Gasoline prices at the beginning of the year were more than $2.50/gal; however, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread reductions in passenger travel and gasoline demand, contributing to … [Read more...] about U.S. average gasoline prices and vehicle travel fell to multiyear lows in 2020