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Winter storm knocks out power for more than a million customers

(Fri, 29 Jan 2016) The severe winter storm that began Friday, January 22, and continued through Saturday, January 23, affected energy infrastructure throughout much of the eastern United States. Heavy snowfall, high winds, and ice knocked out power to more than one million customers in states from Arkansas to Massachusetts. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's <em>Energy Assurance Daily</em>, power had been restored to all but about 3,000 customers as of midafternoon January 26.

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New pipeline projects increase Northeast natural gas takeaway capacity

(Thu, 28 Jan 2016) A number of recently completed and upcoming natural gas infrastructure projects are expected to increase the reach of natural gas produced in the Marcellus and Utica regions of the Northeastern United States. These projects are intended to transport natural gas from production centers to consuming markets or export terminals.

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Spread between Henry Hub, Marcellus natural gas prices narrows as pipeline capacity grows

(Wed, 27 Jan 2016) Natural gas spot prices around the United States are often compared to prices at the Henry Hub in Louisiana. At trading points in and around the Marcellus and Utica plays in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, natural gas prices consistently trade below the Henry Hub national benchmark price. However, the difference between these pricing points and the Henry Hub has narrowed in recent months as new pipeline projects come online.

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Food Expenditures

The ERS Food Expenditure Series annually measures total U.S. food expenditures, including purchases by consumers, governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

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