US electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
May 30, 2018 | USA
CO2 emissions from coal were more than double those from natural gas in 2017 Fossil […]
The United States is a net energy importer from Canada
May 23, 2018 | USA
Significant volumes of gasoline flow from refineries in Eastern Canada to serve markets in Northeast […]
Electric vehicles continue to see slow sales growth, less use than conventional vehicles
May 22, 2018 | News
About two-thirds of households with BEVs or PHEVs have incomes higher than $100,000 Electrified vehicles […]
Tax credits, solar tariffs affect timing of projected US wind and solar energy deployment
May 15, 2018 | News
30% increase in solar PV module cost raises total installed costs by about 10% The timing […]
Air conditioning is key driver of global electricity demand
May 15, 2018 | News
Today, less than a third of global households own an air conditioner The growing use […]
Countries in and around Middle East adding 41 gigawatts of coal-fired electricity
May 11, 2018 | News
Out of Middle East countries, Turkey uses more coal powered electricity than most others Planned […]
US solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
May 9, 2018 | USA
In 2014, large-scale solar PV systems generated 15 million MWh, and small-scale PV systems generated […]
Future of US nuclear power fleet depends on natural gas prices, carbon policies
May 9, 2018 | USA
With $15 per ton CO2 fee, nuclear capacity increases to 106 GW in 2050; at […]
Natural gas, renewables make up most of 2018 US electricity generation capacity additions
May 7, 2018 | USA
475 MW of capacity that came online in Feb., 81% was wind, 16% solar photovoltaic, […]
Progress slow on global energy goals, but strong gains in some countries show promise – IRENA
May 3, 2018 | News
One billion people – 13% of world’s population – still live without electricity The world […]
US renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
April 27, 2018 | USA
R&D provides foundation for many energy technology advancements and cost reductions Federal subsidies for renewable […]
Coal power generation declines in United Kingdom as natural gas, renewables grow
April 24, 2018 | News
Coal consumption has been declining in the UK for decades In the United Kingdom, electricity […]
Fuel cell power plants not catching on, produced only .02% of US electricity in 2016
April 20, 2018 | USA
In 2016, 36% of total US fuel cell capacity was in California At the end […]
French oil/gas super-major Total SA shifting towards low-carbon energy
April 19, 2018 | News
Total SA to purchase 74.3 per cent of Paris-based Direct Energie for €1.4 billion as the […]
Electricity sector will experience major transformations in 2018 – IEA
April 18, 2018 | News
Electricity power sector still accounts for 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions The role of […]