Report Number: DOE/EIA-0383ER(2011) EIA, December 16, 2010. Projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 2011 (AEO2011) Reference case focus on the factors that shape U.S. energy markets in the long term.Under the assumption that current laws and regulations will remain generally unchanged throughout the projections, the AEO2011 Reference case provides the basis for examination and discussion of energy market trends and the direction they may take in the future. It also serves as a starting point for analysis of potential changes in energy policies, rules, or regulations. Some of the highlights in the AEO2011 Reference case are summarized in this Executive Summary.

Full Report Date anticipated March 2011.

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