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EIA: CO2 emissions from US power sector have declined 28% since 2005

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DECEMBER 24, 2018

US electric power sector CO 2 emissions have declined 28% since 2005 because of slower electricity demand growth and changes in the mix of fuels used to generate electricity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Source: US EIA, US Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions , 2017.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The Rhodium Group, an independent research provider, estimates that, after a sharp uptick in 2018, US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2.1% This decline was due almost entirely to a drop in coal consumption. Coal-fired power generation fell by a record 18% year-on-year to its lowest level since 1975. Coal-driven decline.

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

In 2017, total gross U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 6,472.3 from 2016, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion.

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EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

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APRIL 15, 2019

Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5% lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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2017 EPA Transportation 2005

Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Driven by rising natural gas and oil consumption, levels of CO 2 are expected to hit 37 billion metric tons this year, according to new estimates from the Global Carbon Project (GCP), an initiative led by Stanford University scientist Rob Jackson. growth in 2017. In 2019, consumption of coal is expected to drop 11% in the U.S.—down

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and CAFE standards increase new LDV fuel economy through model year 2025 and beyond, with more fuel-efficient new vehicles gradually replacing older vehicles on the road and raising the fuel efficiency of the LDV stock by an average of 2.0% per year, from 21.5 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

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JANUARY 23, 2012

EIA’s AEO2012 projects a continued decline in US imports of liquid fuels due to increased production of gas liquids and biofuels and greater fuel efficiency. EIA added a premium to the capital cost of CO 2 -intensive technologies to reflect current market behavior regarding possible future policies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0 Overall findings.

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Fuel Energy Sale 2013

DOE Selects Two SOFC Projects to Move Into Next SECA Phase

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

The projects—led by FuelCell Energy, in partnership with VersaPower Systems, and Siemens Energy—have successfully demonstrated solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) designed for aggregation and use in coal-fueled central power generation. Maintaining high power density in the large cells necessary for economic manufacturing.

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Coal Low Cost 2007 2012

Obama Administration Announces $8.33B in Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear Power Reactors in Georgia; First New US Nuclear Power Plant Project in Nearly 3 Decades

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant—Vogtle units 3 and 4—will supplement the two existing reactor units at the facility. Units 3 and 4 are expected to begin commercial operation in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Georgia’s need for electricity is growing and is expected to increase by approximately 30% over the next 15 years.

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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

National Research Council Report Concludes FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Should Continue to Include Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Technologies in Research Portfolio

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JULY 7, 2010

This report is the third NRC review of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Research Program; Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews were issued in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Efforts should also be directed to compressed-gas storage to help achieve weight and cost reduction while maintaining safety. Earlier post.) Recommendation 3-15. Recommendation 3-17.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , which regulates interstate transmission of electricity, is on board with the idea.

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EIA: CO2 emissions from US power sector have declined 28% since 2005

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

DOE Selects Two SOFC Projects to Move Into Next SECA Phase

Obama Administration Announces $8.33B in Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear Power Reactors in Georgia; First New US Nuclear Power Plant Project in Nearly 3 Decades

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

National Research Council Report Concludes FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Should Continue to Include Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Technologies in Research Portfolio

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