Residential energy expenditures have increased with colder weather and higher prices
Residential energy expenditures for homes heating with natural gas and propane for the current winter (November through March) have grown, and now we expect them to total 10% more than last winter. In our initial Winter Fuels Outlook forecasts published in October 2024, we had expected that homes mainly heating with natural gas would spend between 2% less or 7% more this winter than last, depending on weather conditions. As the winter has progressed and energy prices and consumption have increased beyond our initial expectations, we have revised these forecasts upward.
AVL- Runway and Taxiway Closure
Please be advised there is a scheduled a nighttime closure of the runway and taxiways on Wednesday, 2/19 from midnight-5:30am local time. There is an additional closure for Thursday, 2/20 from midnight-5:30am local time but it will most likely be canceled as it is a make-up date if needed. NOTAMs 02/015, 02/022 have been issued. !AVL 02/021 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD EXC 1HR PPR 828-684-4577 2502200500-2502201030 !AVL 02/022 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2502200500-2502201030 POC -Justin Blaine 336-358-3441
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding Following President Trump’s Approval of Emergency Declaration for Kentucky WASHINGTON -- FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. With winter weather in the forecast, residents should stay informed about changing conditions, as freezing temperatures and additional precipitation could worsen impacts and create hazardous travel conditions. “I spoke to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to offer federal resources and action for the deadly flash floods impacting Kentucky. We discussed how while emergency management is best led by
Petroleum liquids supply growth driven by non-OPEC+ countries in 2025 and 2026
We forecast that worldwide production of petroleum and other liquids in 2025 and 2026 will grow more in non-OPEC+ countries than in OPEC+ countries in our February Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). We estimate that total world petroleum and other liquids supply increased by about 0.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2024 and will increase by 1.9 million b/d in 2025 and 1.6 million b/d in 2026. Increasing crude oil production from four countries in the Americas—the United States, Guyana, Canada, and Brazil—drives this growth. Because of ongoing production restraint among OPEC+ countries, we forecast the group’s production to grow