(Tue, 06 Nov 2018) U.S. residential heating oil and propane prices at the start of the 2018â2019 winter heating season were 23% and 4% higher, respectively, than at the start of the last heating season. During the winter months (OctoberâMarch), EIA conducts weekly surveys of residential heating oil and propane prices for many states through the <em>State Heating Oil and Propane Program</em> (SHOPP).
(Fri, 02 Nov 2018) In August 2018, the New York Public Service Commission approved a petition by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) for a $5 million, three-year natural gas demand response pilot program, one of the first demand response projects for natural gas
An estimated 100 people died in the Malbone Street Brooklyn Rapid Transit disaster. Here’s how the tragedy changed public transportation in America.
Fighting for their political lives, they have given little thought to an agenda should they hold onto power. But a few items are clear: more tax cuts, less spending and a bull’s-eye on Obamacare.
(Thu, 01 Nov 2018) U.S. crude oil production reached 11.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in August 2018, according to EIAâs latest <Petroleum Supply Monthly>, up from 10.9 million b/d in July. This is the first time that monthly U.S. production levels surpassed 11 million b/d. U.S. crude oil production exceeded the Russian Ministry of Energyâs estimated August production of 11.2 million b/d, making the United States the leading crude oil producer in the world.
House Democratic leaders, for the first time, laid out an ambitious opening salvo of bills for a majority, including an overhaul of campaign and ethics laws.
(Wed, 31 Oct 2018) Of the six states that comprise New England, all but Vermont have deregulated electricity markets that allow customers to choose among competitive suppliers to provide their electricity. Retail electricity prices paid by customers in New England who choose a competitive supplier are much less volatile than wholesale electricity prices, but temporary increases in competitive retail electricity prices occur at about the same time as the largest increases in wholesale electricity prices.
If Democrats win control of the House, they will gain control of powerful committees that could put a check on Mr. Trump’s agenda. Expect subpoenas, must-see hearings and lots of investigations.
(Mon, 29 Oct 2018) Working gas stocks in the South Central will be at their lowest pre-winter levels since 2005.
The financially strapped government asks Pakistanis at home and abroad to donate to a $14 billion dam project. It’s a sign of a much bigger problem.
