Electricity consumption in the United States totaled ***** terawatt-hours in 2023, one of the highest values in the period under consideration. Figures represent energy end use, which is the sum of retail sales and direct use of electricity by the producing entity. Electricity consumption in the U.S. is expected to continue increasing in the next decades. Which sectors consume the most electricity in the U.S.? Consumption has often been associated with economic growth. Nevertheless, technological improvements in efficiency and new appliance standards have led to a stabilizing of electricity consumption, despite the increased ubiquity of chargeable consumer electronics. Electricity consumption is highest in the residential sector, followed by the commercial sector. Equipment used for space heating and cooling account for some of the largest shares of residential electricity end use. Leading states in electricity use Industrial hub Texas is the leading electricity-consuming U.S. state. In 2022, the Southwestern state, which houses major refinery complexes and is also home to nearly ** million people, consumed over *** terawatt-hours. California and Florida trailed in second and third, each with an annual consumption of approximately *** terawatt-hours.

Primary energy consumption in North America amounted to some 116.7 exajoules in 2023, down from some 118 exajoules in the previous year. The United States' energy consumption was the highest in the region, accounting for more than 80 percent of North America's total primary energy consumption.

United States Electricity Consumption data was reported at 10.243 kWh/Day bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.765 kWh/Day bn for Feb 2025. United States Electricity Consumption data is updated monthly, averaging 9.940 kWh/Day bn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 411 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.179 kWh/Day bn in Jul 2024 and a record low of 7.190 kWh/Day bn in Apr 1991. United States Electricity Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB004: Electricity Supply and Consumption. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The average for 2022 based on 20 countries was 72.54 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in Brazil: 582.71 billion kilowatthours and the lowest value was in Haiti: 0.86 billion kilowatthours. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Electricity use in the United States stood at roughly 4,049 terawatt hours in 2023. It is projected that U.S. electricity use will continue to rise over the coming decades to reach 5,178 terawatt hours by 2050.

Texas is the leading electricity-consuming state in the United States. In 2022, the state consumed roughly 475 terawatt-hours of electricity. California and Florida followed in second and third, each consuming approximately 250 terawatt-hours.

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Primary energy supply in the United States has oscillated since 1998, peaking at 96.95 exajoules in 2007. By 2024, figures had decreased to nearly 91.83 exajoules. Primary energy refers to energy harvested directly from natural resources, before being transformed into electricity or other secondary or tertiary energy forms. It includes both fossil fuels and renewable sources. United States' primary energy demand: global context The U.S. is the second largest primary energy consumer worldwide, only falling behind China. In 2024, China had a primary energy demand of over 176 exajoules. Rounding out the top three, India ranked third and had a total energy consumption of some 41 exajoules. Energy transition in the U.S. Such high energy demand leads to greater carbon emissions. Consequently, 71 percent of U.S. citizens are in favor of speeding up the transition to clean energy sources, such as wind and solar power. Despite the increase in clean energy investments in the U.S., the country’s main energy sources are still fossil fuels. However, the share of renewables in electricity generation has increased to almost 24 percent as of 2024.

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The average for 2023 based on 24 countries was 4.858 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in the USA: 93.691 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Montserrat: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, Illinois was the leading state for electricity consumed from nuclear energy sources in the United States. That year, some **** terawatt-hours of nuclear power generated electricity was used in the state. Pennsylvania, where nuclear electric consumption was around **** terawatt-hours, followed. The ranking of nuclear electricity consumption by state correlated with nuclear power generation by state.

Annual data back to 2003 at the national level for electricity generation; capacity; consumption and cost of fossil fuels; sales, price and revenue; emissions; demand-side management; and operating revenues, expenses, and income. Based on Form EIA-860 and Form EIA-861 data.

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China consumes by far the most electricity of any country in the world, with almost 9,000 terawatt-hours equivalent consumed in 2024. The United States ranked as the second-leading electricity consumer that year, with over 4,000 terawatt-hours consumed. India followed, but by a wide margin. Production and consumption disparities China not only leads countries in electricity generation worldwide, it also dominates production, generating over 10 petawatt-hours annually. The United States follows with 4.6 petawatt-hours, significantly more than its consumption of 4,065 terawatt-hours. This disparity underscores the complex relationship between production and consumption, influenced by factors such as energy efficiency, export capabilities, and domestic demand. The global expansion of electricity networks, particularly in Central and Southern Asia, is driving increased production to meet growing access and demand. Shifting energy landscapes The United States, as the second-largest consumer, is experiencing a significant shift in its energy mix. Coal-based electricity has declined by nearly 65 percent since 2010, giving way to natural gas and renewable sources. This transition is evident in recent capacity additions, with renewable energy sources accounting for over 90 percent of new electricity capacity in 2024. The surge in renewable generation, particularly wind power, is reshaping the U.S. energy landscape and influencing consumption patterns. As renewable energy consumption is projected to more than double by 2050, the electricity market is adapting to these changing dynamics.

Trinidad and Tobago accounted for the largest per capita electricity consumption in 2023 among the Latin American and Caribbean countries. The figure amounted to *** megawatt-hours per inhabitant, double the electricity consumption in Brazil and in Argentina. The average per person electricity consumption in the region was at *** megawatt-hours that year.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 1.409 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Brazil: 10.322 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Haiti: 0.041 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Data on the quantity of energy purchased and the energy expenses are presented at the national level, provincial and regional level, by energy source (electricity, heavy fuel oil, diesel, natural gas, etc.) and by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Not all combinations may be available.

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The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 1.57 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Brazil: 10.322 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Guyana: 0.038 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.