For New Jersey Commuters, a Sequel to the ‘Summer of Hell’
This summer, crews will begin rebuilding the elevated highway that links the New Jersey Turnpike and Lincoln Tunnel. There will be delays.
EIA's residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
(Tue, 05 Jun 2018) Results from the 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) introduced estimates of energy consumption for an expanded list of energy end uses. For electricity, the number of end uses estimated has expanded from 4 to 26 by adding estimates for equipment such as dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, televisions, and lighting.
EIA reports track U.S. crude oil production statistics and trends
(Mon, 04 Jun 2018) With increasing crude oil prices and rig counts over the past several months, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) continues to closely monitor U.S. crude oil production trends. EIA publishes several reports that cover current crude oil production conditions and how recent trends may affect the near-term outlook for the oil industry.
Costs of different battery storage technologies depend on technical characteristics
(Fri, 01 Jun 2018) Capital costs for large-scale battery storage systems installed across the United States differ depending on technical characteristics. Systems are generally designed to provide either greater power capacity (a batteryâs maximum instantaneous power output) or greater energy capacity (the total amount of electricity that can be stored or discharged by a battery system).
Gasoline futures prices are below distillate futures prices, rare for this time of year
(Thu, 31 May 2018) During the spring and summer months, gasoline futures prices are generally higher than distillate futures prices by about 5 cents to 10 cents per gallon (gal). Not only is demand for gasoline in the United States higher in the spring and summer, but the gasoline sold in those months must be summer-grade gasoline, which is more costly to produce.
2015 RECS: Consumption and expenditures data now available, including estimates for more than 20 new end uses
(Thu, 31 May 2018) Estimates of household energy consumption and expenditures from the 2015 RECS are now available. Featured in this release are estimates of consumption and costs for more than 20 energy end uses not available in previous rounds of RECS. EIA also revised the housing characteristics data from the 2015 RECS.
Total liquid fuels inventories return to five-year averages in the United States and OECD
(Wed, 30 May 2018) Global petroleum inventories declined through 2017 and the first quarter of 2018, marking the end of an extended period of oversupply in global petroleum markets that began before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) November 2016 agreement to cut production. As OPEC plans to reconvene on June 22, markets now appear more in balance, but uncertainty remains going forward.
Autonomous Vehicles: Uncertainties and Energy Implications
(Wed, 30 May 2018) The potential effect autonomous vehicles may have on the future of personal mobility and freight movement has received considerable attention in recent years. This attention has focused not only on discussion of real and perceived costs of travel, shared-use mobility, travel patterns, vehicle design, and vehicle ownership, but also on how autonomous vehicles may affect energy markets.
Electric power sector consumption of fossil fuels at lowest level since 1994
(Tue, 29 May 2018) Fossil fuel consumption in the electric power sector declined to 22.5 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2017, the lowest level since 1994. The declining trend in fossil fuel consumption by the power sector has been driven by a decrease in the use of coal and petroleum with a slightly offsetting increase in the use of natural gas.
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Subtropical Storm Alberto
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Subtropical Storm Alberto.