In 2024, U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged about 20 cents less than in 2023
The U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline averaged $3.30 per gallon (gal) in 2024, $0.21/gal less than in 2023. Lower crude oil prices and narrower refinery margins in 2024 than in 2023 both contributed to the decrease in U.S. retail gasoline prices, according to data from our Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update. From the first week of 2024 through the last week, national average weekly gasoline prices decreased $0.08/gal.
New Year Will Bring New Beginning to 2023 Tornado Survivors
New Year Will Bring New Beginning to 2023 Tornado Survivors MADISON, Miss. — Thanks to a unique new partnership between Boss Lady Economic Planning and Development and BankPlus, families recovering from the March 2023 storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes will have a permanent home when they welcome in 2025. Through the collaboration, disaster survivors who were renters and homeowners in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Panola and Sharkey counties will have their current FEMA temporary mobile housing units donated to them--making some homeowners for the first time. A news conference recognizing the new partnership and donations will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024
State Energy Data System: Noncombustible renewable energy through 2023
(Fri, 20 Dec 2024) Annual state-level estimates of consumption for noncombustible renewable energy (wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal) through 2023.
Virginia was the top net electricity recipient of any state in 2023
Electricity routinely flows among the Lower 48 states, with almost 10% of U.S. electricity generation traded across state lines. Generation of electricity exceeds its consumption in 25 states, and excess electricity is transmitted across state lines. In 2023, utilities in Virginia brought in the most electricity from other states, with 50.1 million megawatthours (MWh) in net electricity interstate receipts, or 36% of the state's total electricity supply. Generators in Pennsylvania moved the most electricity outside state borders in 2023, with 83.4 million MWh of power shipped out, or 26% of generation in Pennsylvania.
State Energy Data System: Electricity and energy indicators through 2023
(Fri, 13 Dec 2024) Annual state-level estimates of electricity end-use consumption, prices, and expenditures. Energy indicators data series include electric vehicle (EV) electricity consumption, EV charging infrastructure, electric capacity, and capacity and usage factors.
Five states drove record U.S. natural gas production in 2023
Five states produced more than 70% of the record 113.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of U.S. marketed natural gas production in 2023. Texas accounted for 28% of U.S. marketed natural gas production in 2023, according to our Natural Gas Monthly, followed by Pennsylvania (18%), Louisiana (10%), West Virginia (8%), and New Mexico (8%). Even though production slowed in 2024, output from these five states continued to make up most—73%—of marketed U.S. natural gas this year.
FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair
FEMA Awards Over $3.9 Million to Hardwick for July 2023 Storm Repair The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.9 million in Public Assistance funding to the State of Vermont to reimburse the town of Hardwick to repair infrastructure and other damages caused by the July 2023 storms and flooding. That represents 90 percent of $4.4 million for the total cost of town projects. The state and local government are responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Included in that funding is a grant of $2,661,300 to cover the cost of permanent repairs to the Main Street retaining wall. Another
USHST Monthly Safety Report for Nov 2023
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report November 2023 View the November Safety Report at: https://hai.rotor.org/t16eKQ For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Clarke Pleasants, Program Chair-Rotor, ERAU, at 928-7774730 or email at william.pleasants@erau.edu
2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign
Attention DronePros! The FAA Safety Team DronePros are essential to the FAA’s drone safety outreach. As a DronePro, you enable the wide dissemination of important drone-safety information and resources that will help future pilots stay up to date with the latest rules. FAA Safety Team is requesting your assistance with the 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign to the drone community. All of the campaign’s safety messages will be posted on the FAA’s DroneZone Twitter and Facebook accounts throughout this month. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please assist us by promoting the new video reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that drone pilots must follow
2023 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year – District Honoree
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate Honoree James "Ross" Russo on being named the 2023 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year. Well done, Ross! James L. Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov