Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage
A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years.
Iranians Fear Trump’s Threat to Strike Power Plants
With President Trump threatening to strike Iranian power plants, some war-weary civilians are panicking over a possible new debacle.
Fearing Chaos of Climate Change, Some Seek Answers in Virtual Classroom
A monthlong seminar offers lessons in how to anticipate and prepare for the mounting disruptions of global warming
Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.
2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey Data
(Thu, 19 Mar 2026) We have released the first set of housing characteristics data tables for the 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) . These data include preliminary estimates on the structural and geographic characteristics of homes, types of electronics and appliances used within them, lighting characteristics, demographic characteristics, square footage, and household energy insecurity, as well as key estimates for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis
The South Pars gas field, hit by airstrikes on Wednesday, is central to the energy supply of Iran, which was already suffering blackouts before the war.
Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.
Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.
Updated Residential Technology and Fuel Switching Costs
(Wed, 18 Mar 2026) We provide contractor reports that characterize residential technology and fuel switching costs for major end-use equipment, including space heating, water heating, cooking, and clothes drying. We use these reports to develop modeling assumptions to inform our <em>Annual Energy Outlook</em> buildings projections.
Hydropower Line From Quebec to Queens Could Power a Million N.Y.C. Homes
A 339-mile buried transmission line is on schedule to bring clean electricity to New York City this spring.