seasonal temperature outlook

New Data Centers Significantly Contribute to U.S. Electricity Demand Growth: FERC Summer Assessment

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its annual summer market and reliability report, providing an outlook for energy markets and electric reliability for the period of June-September 2024. The report forecasts warmer-than-average summer temperatures that increase electricity demand and adequate generating availability, although extreme conditions could challenge specific regions. Data center consumption has been…...

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Visual Primer: Virtual Power Plants Garner Attention to Meet Changing Grid Needs

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Regulators and lawmakers across the U.S. are increasingly exploring the possibilities of deploying virtual power plants (VPPs) as a cost-effective means to provide grid services. VPPs have garnered attention as fossil fuel-fired power plants retire and renewable energy resources continue to grow amid increasing electricity demand.

High Costs, Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Electric Vehicle Penetration

U.S. Energy Department to Release One Million Barrels of Gasoline to Lower Prices

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The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Petroleum Reserves has announced plans to release one million gas barrels from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve to help lower prices during summer. The department said the initiative is strategically timed to ensure sufficient supply for the tri-state and northeast regions during a period of high demand – between…...

oil and gas hurricane

U.S. Oil and Gas Sectors at Risk Due to Potentially Strong Hurricane Season: EIA

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Meteorologists are predicting a stronger hurricane season this year, which elevates risk for weather associated production disruptions in the U.S. natural gas and oil sectors, according to a May 22 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Reports from AccuWeather are forecasting around 20 to 25 storms this year, with a likelihood of around…...

EV electricity consumption

EVs Exceed Rail System Electricity Consumption for First Time in the U.S. :EIA

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Electricity consumption from light duty vehicles surpassed that of rail systems in the U.S. in 2023, according to a May 20 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Estimates of electricity consumption in the transport sector for the last five years show rail transport consuming the most electricity until 2022. This change reflects the increasing…...

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U.S. Energy Department Advances Actions to Jumpstart Emerging Clean Hydrogen Industry

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Hydrogen technology continues to garner interest as an effective tool to support the progress towards net-zero emissions and decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors. Recent developments include…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Hydrogen 2024 05 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Energy Department Advances Actions to Jumpstart Emerging Clean Hydrogen Industry

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Hydrogen technology continues to garner interest as an effective tool to support the progress towards net-zero emissions and decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors. Recent developments include establishing a multi-year program plan to guide hydrogen innovation and selecting a consortium to help accelerate commercial liftoff of the clean hydrogen economy.

natural gas record

Texas’ Winter Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation Reached New High in January 2024: EIA

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Hourly natural gas fired power generation in Texas rose to 49.4 gigawatts (GW) for the hour starting 7pm on Jan. 16, 2024, according to a May 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This was one percent more than the preceding winter high of 48.8 GW recorded on December 23,2022 and around four…...

ev sales

U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Share Declined in Q4 2024: EIA

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The share of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles across the U.S. declined to 18 percent of total new light duty vehicle sales in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024 compared to 18.8 percent in the last quarter of 2023, according to a May 14 report published by the…...