(Wed, 29 Jun 2016) This is the sixth release of the U.S. Energy Information Administration data on fuel ethanol production capacity. EIA first reported fuel ethanol production capacity for January 2011 on November 29, 2011. This new report contains production capacity data for all operating U.S. fuel ethanol production plants as of January 1, 2016.
Paul Bartholomew focuses on China and the steel price volatility witnessed in the first half of the year and what we could potentially see over the second half of 2016.
Steel trade may not be hash-tagged on social media as much as Steph or LeBron, but American steelmakers are hitting shots from almost every spot on the floor as they take aim against what they steadfastly maintain are illegally traded steel imports.
(Tue, 28 Jun 2016) Tax credits and efficiency standards for appliances and vehicles have been key drivers for increasing renewable energy use and energy efficiency in the United States. Extending these policies and increasing the stringency of the Clean Power Plan beyond 2030 would reduce energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by reducing motor fuel use and energy use in buildings by increasing efficiency and by increasing the share of solar and wind in the electricity generation mix.
New Jersey needs the money that a higher gas tax would bring in, to repair deteriorating highways and bridges.
About nine months ago, analysts at Petrologica began questioning the oil production data coming out of North Dakota.
(Mon, 27 Jun 2016) Proposed fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards would increase fuel economy and reduce diesel consumption in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The first phase of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle standards was recently implemented, starting with model year 2014. The proposed Phase 2 standards would take effect in model year 2021 for most medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes and increase in stringency through model year 2027.
(Mon, 27 Jun 2016) This report, the third of five Issues in Focus articles from Annual Energy Outlook 2016, discusses the results of the Extended Policies case which includes selected policies that go beyond current laws and regulations. In the Extended Policies case, existing tax credits that have scheduled reductions and sunset dates are assumed to remain unchanged through 2040. Other efficiency policies, including corporate average fuel economy standards, appliance standards, and building codes, are expanded beyond current provisions; and the U.S.
An effort to repair decades’ worth of infrastructure deterioration in the subway system has increased commutes for some, but others have sought to profit from the chaos.
A struggling economy, government corruption and the Zika virus have generated unwanted publicity before the Games.
