Analysis & Projections

Analysis & Projections

Models & Documentation

Ohio's fuel mix for power generation is changing ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).
Notes: 2011 data through September. The CEMS data includes information for fossil fuel-fired and nuclear generators that are 25 megawatts or greater.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, February 16, 2012.
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (Early Release), January 23, 2012
Price projections from Short-Term Energy Outlook ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook.
EIA projects record winter household heating oil prices in the Northeast ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy , October 12, 2011.
China and India account for half of global energy growth through 2035 ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy , September 19, 2011.
New EIA analysis: What drives crude oil prices? ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Energy & Financial Markets: What Drives Crude Oil Prices? .

Energy In Brief

What is a cap-and-trade program and how does it work?

A cap-and-trade program is designed to reduce emissions of a pollutant by placing a limit (or cap) on the total amount of emissions. The cap is implemented through a system of allowances that can be traded to minimize costs to affected sources. Cap-and-trade programs for greenhouse gas emissions would increase the costs of using fossil fuels.

What are renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and how do they affect generation of electricity from renewable sources?

Renewable portfolio standards are policies designed to increase electricity generation from renewable resources, including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. Many States have their own renewable portfolio standards, although currently there is no program at the National level. States with renewable portfolio programs have seen an increase in the amount of electricity generated from renewable fuels.

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Features

Short-Term Energy Outlook

Released February 7, 2012 | Next Release: March 6, 2012

Includes monthly energy projections out to 2013. The related supplement Market Prices and Uncertainty Report addresses price volatility and forecast uncertainty for crude oil and natural gas.

Annual Energy Outlook 2012 Early Release Overview

Released January 23, 2012 | Next Release: April 2012

This release is an abridged version of the Annual Energy Outlook that highlights changes in the AEO Reference case projections for key energy topics. The Early Release includes data tables for the Reference case only. The full AEO2012 will be released April 26, 2012.

2011 Briefs: Energy Price Trends Articles

Released January 2012

This series of articles discusses energy market trends in 2011.

Effect of Increased Natural Gas Exports on Domestic Energy Markets as requested by the Office of Fossil Energy

Released January 19, 2012

This report responds to an August 2011 request from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy (DOE/FE) for an analysis of "the impact of increased domestic natural gas demand, as exports."

Reductions in Northeast Refining Activity: Potential Implications for Petroleum Product Markets

Released December 23, 2011

This report is EIA's initial effort to provide information and analysis on the potential impacts on petroleum product markets from reductions in Northeast petroleum refining activity.

Review of Emerging Resources: U.S. Shale Gas and Shale Oil Plays

Released July 8, 2011

To gain a better understanding of the potential U.S. domestic shale gas and shale oil resources, EIA commissioned INTEK, Inc. to develop an assessment of onshore Lower 48 States technically recoverable shale gas and shale oil resources. This paper briefly describes the scope, methodology, and key results of the report and discusses the key assumptions that underlie the results.