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EIA: US natural gas consumption for generation continues to grow

The 1% increase in natural gas consumption in 2023 was driven by a 6.7% increase in consumption by the electric power sector.

Construction costs for U.S. gas generation fell in 2022, while solar and wind construction costs rose slightly

Solar, wind and natural gas comprised 86% of the capacity added to the U.S. electric grid in 2022.

Gas-fired generation increased during New England heat waves, EIA says

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas represented more of the generation mix during both periods compared with the five-year (2019–23) average of 48% for the June 16–23 period and 54% for July 6–13.

The wind isn’t blowing, but does Texas care? Why electricity prices are staying stable

Despite a poor month for wind generation, ERCOT is managing to keep electricity prices in check thanks to its increasingly diverse fuel mix.

U.S. hydropower generation expected to increase by 6% in 2024

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects hydropower to increase in nearly every region, with notable increases in New York and the central U.S. region.

EIA: April 8 Eclipse will ‘briefly’ limit solar generation across the U.S.

Electricity generators in affected areas have detailed their plans to increase generation from other sources to make up for the lost solar output.