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The final annual 2016 electric generator data from Form EIA-860

(Thu, 09 Nov 2017) The power plant data file (2_Plant_Y2016) now includes:<br />
• Identification of plant-level energy storage capabilities including the distinction of natural gas storage type as liquefied natural gas<br />
• Identification of the Local Distribution Company (LDC) connected to natural gas burning power plants<br />
• The name(s) of the owner or operator of each natural gas pipeline that connects directly to this facility or that connects to a lateral pipeline owned by this facility<br />
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November 08, 2017 By 0 Comments Read more...

EIA forecasts growth in world nuclear electricity capacity, led by non-OECD countries

(Wed, 08 Nov 2017) EIA’s <em>International Energy Outlook 2017</em> (IEO2017) projects that global nuclear capacity will grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% from 2016 through 2040, led predominantly by countries outside of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). EIA expects China to continue leading world nuclear growth, followed by India.

November 07, 2017 By 0 Comments Read more...

More U.S. distillate is being exported

(Tue, 07 Nov 2017) U.S. distillate exports have continued to increase in 2017, both in volume and as a share of total distillate production. Domestic distillate demand has remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from January through July 2017.

November 06, 2017 By 0 Comments Read more...

Modeling Distributed Generation in the Buildings Sectors

(Tue, 07 Nov 2017) This report analyzes the modeling of distributed generation (DG) in the National Energy Model System (NEMS). EIA models DG that is connected to the electric grid and currently assumes generation offsets retail sales.This report analyzes the factors affecting projected residential and non-residential DG in the Annual Energy Outlook 2017.

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Repowering wind turbines adds generating capacity at existing sites

(Mon, 06 Nov 2017) Repowering older wind turbines, which involves replacing aging turbines or components, is becoming more common in the United States as the turbine fleet ages and as wind turbine technology advances. Newer turbines tend to be larger and installed at greater heights, allowing for more capacity per turbine.

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2016 Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price data

(Mon, 06 Nov 2017) Contains spreadsheets with retail sales and revenue data from the 2016 Form EIA-861 (latest website update: November 6, 2017). The files contain electricity sales, revenue and price data. The data geographic coverage is the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Growth in plug-in electric vehicles depends on future market conditions

(Fri, 03 Nov 2017) Cumulative sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, reached 1.2 million worldwide in 2015. Still, PEVs account for less than 1% of vehicles in use globally. Future developments in battery technology, policy, and consumer preference have important implications for future PEV adoption and serve as a great source of uncertainty in meeting future mobility demand.

November 02, 2017 By 0 Comments Read more...

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