What is the purpose of the energy consumption survey?

The information from this survey is used to publish aggregate statistics on the consumption of energy for fuel and nonfuel purposes, as well as certain energy-related issues such as energy prices, on-site electricity generation, purchases of electricity from utilities and nonutilities, and, occasionally, the capability to switch fuels.

How are energy consumption and expenditures data collected?

Consumption and expenditures data are also collected for responding buildings from individual energy suppliers by using Forms EIA-871C through F (depending upon the energy source) in an online data collection (in earlier CBECS cycles the supplier data were collected by mail forms). The survey was renamed CBECS in 1989.

What information is included in the EIA survey form?

The forms include descriptions and links to survey instructions and additional information. Read EIA's Electric Power Data Guide. Collected information as a standby form to track coal and coke stocks, receipts and consumption in the manufacturing sector during coal supply disruptions.

What data is collected at a refinery?

Collects data on: fuel, electricity, and steam purchased for consumption at the refinery; refinery receipts of crude oil by method of transportation; current and projected capacities for atmospheric crude oil distillation, downstream charge, and production capacities. Data are used to conduct analyses of the operation of U.S. petroleum refineries.