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.
Figures have been rounded.
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Electricity consumption in the U.S. 2016-2023, by sector
In 2023, the residential sector consumed an estimated 1,450 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 6.9 terawatt-hours consumed.
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EIA. (December 13, 2024). Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2023, by sector (in terawatt-hours) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
EIA. "Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2023, by sector (in terawatt-hours)." Chart. December 13, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
EIA. (2024). Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2023, by sector (in terawatt-hours). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
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Electricity consumption in the United States from 2016 to 2023, by sector (in terawatt-hours) [Graph], EIA, December 13, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/560927/us-retail-electricity-consumption-by-sector/
