ADVISORY: FSIS Small Plant Outreach Roundtable with Congressman Ted Yoho to Discuss Siluriformes Inspection
ADVISORY: FSIS Small Plant Outreach Roundtable with Congressman Ted Yoho to Discuss Siluriformes Inspection
Haynesville natural gas production is increasing but remains lower than previous peak
(Fri, 07 Sep 2018) In June 2018, natural gas production in the Haynesville shale formation, located in northeastern Texas and Louisiana, averaged 6.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), accounting for 8.5% of total U.S. dry natural gas production and the highest production from this region since September 2012. Monthly dry natural gas production in the Haynesville peaked at 7.4 Bcf/d in January 2012 and fell to less than half that level by early 2016.
In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions
(Thu, 06 Sep 2018) Results from EIAâs 2015 <em>Residential Energy Consumption Survey</em> (RECS) show that televisions and related peripheral devicesâsuch as digital video recorders (DVRs), video game consoles, and streaming devicesâconsumed 7% of the electricity used in American homes in 2015 and cost $103 per home per year to operate. Peripheral device consumption accounted for slightly less than half of this electricity consumption, collectively using almost as much energy as televisions.
The Capability of U.S. Manufacturing to Switch Fuels
(Thu, 06 Sep 2018) Manufacturersâ capabilities to switch fuels within a short period of time has declined from 1994 to 2014, according to data from the most recent Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey (MECS). Among the most commonly purchased fuels, manufacturers could switch 24% of the total fuels consumed in 1994, but that capability declined to 10% in 2014. Capability to switch depends on the type of industry and the needs it may have for a specific energy source.
Louisiana and Wyoming consume the most energy per capita, Rhode Island, New York the least
(Tue, 04 Sep 2018) In 2016, all activities in the United States consumed 301 million British thermal units (Btu) of energy per person (per capita), a 1% decrease from the level in 2015 and the lowest level since 1967. However, total per capita energy consumption varies greatly among states and ranged from 176 million Btu in Rhode Island to 897 million Btu in Louisiana in 2016, according to recently released <em>State Energy Data System</em> estimates.
U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Labor Day weekend are highest in four years
(Fri, 31 Aug 2018) The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline on August 27, 2018, was $2.83 per gallon (gal), the highest price on the Monday before Labor Day since 2014, when it was $3.45/gal. The 2018 price is 43 cents/gal higher than the same time last year. A higher North Sea Brent crude oil priceâ$18 per barrel (b) higher than the price heading into Labor Day weekend last year and its highest level for this time of year since 2014âis the main driver of the increase in the gasoline price.
Shipments to gas stations before certain holidays affect gasoline product supplied
(Thu, 30 Aug 2018) U.S. holiday weekends associated with increased driving, such as Labor Day and Memorial Day, often result in large swings or changes in gasoline product supplied. EIA uses product supplied as a proxy for U.S. gasoline consumption. Some of the largest weekly decreases in gasoline product supplied often occur during the weeks of these holidays, reflecting the timing of shipments to retail gasoline stations.
18 Water Main Breaks Flood Hoboken, Pitting Mayor Against Water Company
The city, in a lawsuit, blamed a construction project in nearby Jersey City. The water company pointed to an aging infrastructure.
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
As the head of a public health agency that ensures the safety of meat and poultry, food safety is my number one priority.
Some U.S. electricity generating plants use dry cooling
(Wed, 29 Aug 2018) Cooling systems are often the largest source of water use in power plants because of the large amount of heat that must be removed to condense the steam used to drive turbine generators. Historically, this cooling was provided by water sources such as rivers and lakes, but the number of power plants using dry coolingâa cooling system that uses little to no waterâhas increased in recent years. Dry cooling systems have relatively high capital costs and require more energy to operate.