Guy Caruso, Administrator Energy Information Administration October 23, 2007
Who we are EIA is the official source for energy information from the federal government. Established by the Department of Energy Organization Act, 1977 Independent since its foundation 375 federal employees and about 250…
EIA Is A Statistical Agency Does not participate in rule making or regulation. Provides data, analysis and forecasts to evaluate impacts of regulation. Prepares service reports at the request of Congress to answer questions related to…
What Data We Collect EIA operates approximately 65 surveys Petroleum (29) Natural gas (8) Electric power (5) Uranium (8) Coal (7) Renewable Energy (3) Energy Consumption (3) Greenhouse gases (2) Energy Finances (1)…
U.S. Energy Consumption, 2006 (Total = 99.872 quadrillion btu) Renewables 7% Coal 23% Nuclear 8% Petroleum Natural Gas 40% 22%
Weekly petroleum statistics are used extensively by the media, industry, and government. Weekly natural gas data recently included as a leading economic indicator.
EIA Impacts Energy Markets Natural Gas Markets Rely Heavily on EIA Weekly Data Natural gas prices fell sharply when EIA released gas storage data at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2006
Energy & The Environment EIA collects data on renewable fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and green house gas emissions. Work with U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and EPA on supply and demand for ethanol and other clean fuel program…
Who Uses Energy Information Other Media 5% 2% Government 9% Business/ Academia Industry 10% 39% Finance 10% Research/ Consulting Citizen 11% 14%
Where Are Users Live (59% access EIAs website weekly) US: 69% International: 31%
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