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Annual Energy Outlook 2013

Release Dates: April 15 - May 2, 2013   |  Next Early Release Date: December 2013 (See release cycle changes)  |  correction  |  full report

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Mkt trends Market Trends

  • Renewables and natural gas lead rise in primary energy consumption.... Read full section
  • Coal-fired plants continue to be the largest source of U.S. electricity geeration.... Read full section
  • Most new capacity additions use natural gas and renewables.... Read full section
  • Additions to power plant capacity slow after 2012 but accelerate beyond 2023.... Read full section
  • Costs and regulatory uncertainties vary across options for new capacity.... Read full section
  • Nuclear power plant capacity grows slowly through uprates and new builds.... Read full section

issues Issues in Focus

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Reference Case Tables
Table 1. Total Energy Supply, Disposition, and Price Summary
Table 56. Electricity Generation by Electricity Market Module Region and Source
Table 57. Electricity Generation Capacity by Electricity Market Module Region and Source
Table 9. Electricity Generating Capacity

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