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Hydrogen Cofiring Being Explored at U.S. Natural Gas-Fired Plants

According to the EIA, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, several natural gas-fired power plants across the U.S. are exploring ways to integrate hydrogen into their fuel streams. This is being pursued through testing hydrogen cofiring, upgrading turbines to use hydrogen blends, and constructing new plants capable of utilizing a hydrogen-natural gas mix.…

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Natural Gas Consumption by US Power Generators Declines

Natural gas consumption by US electric power generators fell in 2021. The level of natural gas-fired generation declined resulting in consumption falling 3% compared to the 2020 level. The shift marks the first decline in natural gas consumption by the US power sector in over four years. According to the EIA, natural gas prices increased…

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U.S. Electricity Generation Mix Changes

The electricity generation mix in the U.S. continued to change in 2021. In addition to the growth in renewable energy, one major surprise was observed. The percentage of coal-fired generation increased for the first time since 2007. The generation mix changes were largely driven by economics. According to the EIA, electric generators realized an average…

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