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Phone: +1 202 586-8800
Fax: +1 713 781-5303
Email: infoctr@eia.doe.gov
http://www.eia.doe.gov

The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

The Energy Information Administration has just what its name says: lots of energy information. We have four types of information products: Energy data, analyses, forecasts, and descriptive information about our products. Many of the products, such as the Petroleum Supply Monthly, deal with specific industries. Of particular value to a broad range of customers are our products that contain data on all fuel types presented in an integrated manner. Some key releases of integrated information are the Monthly Energy Review, the Annual Energy Review, the Short-Term Energy Outlook, and the Annual Energy Outlook.

1. Most of our energy data actually are collected by EIA staff. We design and send our statistical surveys to energy producers, users, transporters, and certain other businesses. Companies and households report directly to us. We also have data from other sources, such as trade associations and other government agencies.
2. Our analysis products are technical reports and articles that analyze issues about energy including economics, technology, energy production, prices, distribution, storage, consumption, and environmental effects.
3. Our forecasts cover all energy types, and include forecasts of supply, consumption, prices, and other important factors. We do a short-term forecast that goes out 6 to 8 quarters in the future, and a midterm forecast that goes out 20 years. Some of our forecasting models are available on our Web site.
4. Other products are descriptions of our information products to help you find what you need. These products include directories of all our survey forms, lists of our publications, electronic products and models, a guide to energy education resources, and complete list of energy data contacts (who to call if you have energy questions).

1. Actor:

   Ministry, Other governmental organisations

2. Sector:

   Biomass, Energy, Energy efficiency (general), Geothermal energy, Photovoltaics, Renewable energy (general), Wind energy

3. Activity:

   United States

1. Abstract:

   The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. EIA is the Nation's premier source of energy information and, by law, its data, analyses, and forecasts are independent of approval by any other officer or employee of the United States Government. The Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 established EIA as the primary Federal Government authority on energy statistics and analysis, building upon systems and organizations first established in 1974 following the oil market disruption of 1973. EIA conducts a comprehensive data collection program that covers the full spectrum of energy sources, end uses, and energy flows; generates short- and long-term domestic and international energy projections; and performs informative energy analyses. EIA disseminates its data products, analyses, reports, and services to customers and stakeholders primarily through its website and the customer contact center. EIA programs cover data on coal, petroleum, natural gas, electric, renewable and nuclear energy.

2. External Links:

   • Wikipedia
   • Freebase

3. Categories:

   Government agencies established in 1977, United States Department of Energy agencies