Households in the United States consumed approximately 20.92 quadrillion British thermal units in 2021. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year. Energy consumption by the residential sector peaked in 2010, at 21.89 quadrillion British thermal units.
Energy consumption of the residential sector in the United States from 1975 to 2021
(in quadrillion British thermal units)
According to the source, total energy consumption consists of primary energy consumption, electricity retail sales, and electrical system energy losses.
The values have been rounded to provide a better understanding of the statistic.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Statista Accounts:
Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration). (March 29, 2022). Energy consumption of the residential sector in the United States from 1975 to 2021 (in quadrillion British thermal units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 29, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/183625/us-residential-sector-energy-consumption-from-2000/
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration). "Energy consumption of the residential sector in the United States from 1975 to 2021 (in quadrillion British thermal units)." Chart. March 29, 2022. Statista. Accessed May 29, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183625/us-residential-sector-energy-consumption-from-2000/
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration). (2022). Energy consumption of the residential sector in the United States from 1975 to 2021 (in quadrillion British thermal units). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 29, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183625/us-residential-sector-energy-consumption-from-2000/
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration). "Energy Consumption of The Residential Sector in The United States from 1975 to 2021 (in Quadrillion British Thermal Units)." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Mar 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/183625/us-residential-sector-energy-consumption-from-2000/
EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration), Energy consumption of the residential sector in the United States from 1975 to 2021 (in quadrillion British thermal units) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/183625/us-residential-sector-energy-consumption-from-2000/ (last visited May 29, 2022)
