In 2022, the residential sector consumed more than 1,500 terawatt-hours of electricity in the United States, the largest consuming sector in the country. It was closely followed by the commercial sector. In contrast, the transportation sector was the least power demanding sector, with some 6.6 terawatt-hours consumed.
Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2022, by sector
(in terawatt-hours)
According to the source, consumption is defined as the amount of electricity sold to ultimate customers.
*Only includes sales to public railroads and railways, excludes electric vehicles.
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EIA. (December 4, 2023). Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2022, by sector (in terawatt-hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
EIA. "Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2022, by sector (in terawatt-hours)." Chart. December 4, 2023. Statista. Accessed October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
EIA. (2023). Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2022, by sector (in terawatt-hours). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
EIA. "Electricity Consumption in The United States from 2016 to 2022, by Sector (in Terawatt-hours)." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
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