U.S. manufacturing energy consumption has continued to increase since 2010 low
U.S. manufacturing energy consumption has continued to increase, according to our recently released survey results for 2022. We conduct the Manufacturing Energy Consumption Surveys (MECS) every four years, and the latest iteration shows the third consecutive increase in energy consumed in the manufacturing sector since a low point in 2010. Natural gas consumption in the manufacturing sector increased by more than all other energy sources combined, as compared with the previous MECS results from 2018.
Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans
Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 31, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. This deadline will not impact applications that have already been started. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the FEMA App. By calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay
Low Water Advisory issued March 10 at 4:00AM CDT until March 10 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to noon CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Low Water Advisory issued March 9 at 4:42AM CDT until March 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans LOS ANGELES – Homeowners, renters and businesses in Los Angeles County who experienced property damage or losses from the January wildfires have less than two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 10, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. This deadline will not impact applications that have already been started. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the FEMA App. By calling the FEMA
Low Water Advisory issued March 6 at 3:46AM EST until March 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...During
Low Water Advisory issued January 10 at 9:28PM CST until January 11 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds of 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and choppy bay waters. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
Spot Henry Hub natural gas prices hit a historic low in 2024
In 2024, the U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.21 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), the lowest average annual price in inflation-adjusted dollars ever reported. The annual average Henry Hub natural gas spot price in 2024 decreased by 16% from its 2023 average and 68% from its 2022 average, the largest two-year decline on record. The monthly average Henry Hub spot natural gas price in 2024 ranged from $3.25/MMBtu in January to an all-time low of $1.51/MMBtu in March, reflecting a narrower $1.74/MMBtu range of monthly prices across the year than the average range of $2.32/MMBtu
Low Water Advisory issued December 29 at 3:39PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to The Islands OH. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The critical mark for safe navigation
Low Water Advisory issued December 8 at 4:08AM EST until December 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...until 10 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 330 AM this morning, the water level at Toledo was 3.9 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 2 inches below low water datum. Water levels are expected to fall to near or below the critical mark at times early this morning.