More data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), pointing toward American energy self-sufficiency: The agency reports domestic energy production accounted for 84 percent of total U.S. energy demand in 2013, a ratio last seen in the early 1990s. EIA: The portion of U.S. energy consumption supplied by domestic production has been increasing since 2005, when it was… Keep reading →
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By Jared AndersonLouisiana’s coastline is getting washed out to sea and a lawsuit designed to make oil and gas companies pay for the damage now rages. Some believe a creative financing solution – that involves federal, state and private funding – is needed to foot the more than $50 billion dollar bill over 50 years. “Companies will… Keep reading →
Updated Energy Saver Guide Helps You Save Energy and Money at Home
By US Department of EnergySaving energy is a win for not only your wallet but also the environment. To help you make the most efficient choices in your home and on the road, the Energy Department recently updated its popular booklet Energy Saver: Tips on Saving Money and Energy at Home. The latest version of the guide includes updated statistics… Keep reading →
Many U.S. water utilities don’t have the revenue to support sustainable operations. Much of the buzz in the utility world in the past week was around the proposed EPA rules to limit carbon emissions from existing power plants. Some utilities are lining up for a fight, while others already have enough trouble on their hands competing in… Keep reading →
Energy Quote of the Day: ‘It Would be to Europe’s Detriment to Ditch the Workhorses of Its Energy System…’
By Roman KilisekIn May, Breaking Energy covered the G7 energy ministers’ special meeting in Rome. Back on the agenda thanks to the Ukraine crisis was European energy security, which is a topic of continuous deliberation, failed attempts at improving the European status quo such as the Nabucco pipeline project and, above all, complacency. Member states discussed how… Keep reading →
Geographic Location Magnifies Advantages For North American LNG Exports
By Matthew FisherThe geographic location of proposed LNG export facilities in North America will determine the global markets they will serve, as well as the long-term buyers that will guarantee revenues to help secure project financing. Each proposed facility will have unique opportunities and challenges, but distance to market may be the primary consideration for securing Asian… Keep reading →
Energy Department Notifies State of New Mexico that 3706 Campaign Will Not Meet June Deadline
By US Department of EnergyWashington — The Department of Energy (DOE) notified the State of New Mexico that it will not be able to meet the June 30th deadline to remove 3706 cubic meters of transuranic waste from the mesa at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). “Working together with the State of New Mexico, we have made great strides in cleanup… Keep reading →
Study: Shale Energy Benefits Schools, State and Local Governments
By Energy Tomorrow BlogA new study details the way America’s unconventional energy revolution – oil and natural gas safely developed from shale and other tight-rock formations with advanced hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling – is benefiting Americans where they live. The new analysis by IHS shows that electricity and natural gas cost savings from shale energy is, in… Keep reading →
A key indicator of global energy production and consumption growth is mega-project construction. Where are the world’s largest power plants, mining operations, oil & gas developments, utility-scale renewable energy projects or desalination plants being built? These mega-projects require a company to oversee the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) aspects of the capital intensive investments. It’s… Keep reading →