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US utility solar power generation dominated by crystalline silicon panels
70% of U.S. utility-scale solar PV capacity used crystalline silicon modules rather than thin-film Most of the growing number of installations of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) operating capacity across the United States have been systems that make use of crystalline silicon panels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2016, 70 per cent of […]
US energy-related CO2 emissions fell in most states from 2005 to 2015
California is third-lowest emitter on a per capita basis Between 2005 and 2015, energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased in 43 states (including the District of Columbia) and increased in 8 states, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. On a per capita basis, energy-related CO2 emissions decreased in 49 states (including the District of Columbia) […]
Natural gas power generation share grew for decade in Southern states as coal declined
Texas and Oklahoma in region with some of country’s best wind resources Coal’s share of total electricity generation in the South declined over the past decade, from 50 per cent in 2006 to 29 per cent in 2016, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.As the use of coal has declined, the use of natural gas […]
Wind turbine heights and capacities have increased over past decade
Five states combined produced 55% of total U.S. wind electricity generation in 2016 Wind turbines in the United States have grown in both average heights and capacity over the past decade, according to data on utility-scale electricity generators collected by EIA. Wind turbine capacity is based largely on the length of the blades, and taller turbines are […]
American CO2 emissions from coal fell by record amount in 2015, led by Texas and Midwest
Most decrease in coal-fired electricity generation was replaced with increases in natural gas-fired generation Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with coal consumption in the United States fell by a record 231 million metric tons in 2015, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. More than 60 per cent of the annual decrease occurred in 10 […]
State taxes on gasoline in 2017 up 4.5% from 2016
American gasoline buyers pay state taxes, as well as federal tax of 18.4 ¢/gal (unchanged since 1993) In EIA’s latest update of state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes data, the simple average of taxes and fees on gasoline levied by the states and the District of Columbia in effect as of July 1, 2017, was 27.9 […]
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida
Evacuations of large population centers preceding the hurricane increased gasoline purchases Hurricane Irma significantly disrupted gasoline markets in Florida, first by prompting increased demand and then by disrupting the supply chain needed to deliver the fuel, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The evacuation of people in anticipation of Hurricane Irma led to higher […]
Hurricane Irma cut power to nearly two-thirds of Florida’s electricity customers
After Hurricane Irma made landfall, 64% lower power demand then during same hours in 2016 Hurricane Irma struck Florida on Sept. 10, 2017, and knocked out power to 6.7 million electricity customers—64 per cent of all customer accounts in the state, according to reports compiled by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. About 100,000 customers (1 […]
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages, affected wind generation in Texas – EIA
Wind speeds reached 130 mph as Hurricane Harvey made landfall Hurricane Harvey caused substantial electricity outages, as power plants and transmission infrastructure—particularly in south Texas and along the Gulf Coast—were affected by high winds and significant flooding, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. At its peak, more than 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generating […]
US gasoline prices increase in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Several Gulf Coast refineries remain shut down or running at reduced rates U.S. retail gasoline prices on Monday, Sept. 4, averaged $2.68 /gal, 28 cents/gal higher than prices a week ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Supply disruptions and refinery outages caused by Hurricane Harvey continue to affect gasoline supply and prices, particularly […]
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