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March 26, 2025U.S. biodiesel use increases outside of the transportation sector
February 20, 2025
Residential energy expenditures have increased with colder weather and higher prices
January 27, 2025
Forecast wholesale power prices and retail electricity prices rise modestly in 2025
December 13, 2024
U.S. natural gas consumption reaches new highs driven by the electric power sector
October 8, 2024
Household heating expenditures expected to remain about the same or less than last winter
July 18, 2024
California residents are increasingly pairing battery storage with solar installations
June 13, 2024
Typical residential electricity bills could be slightly higher this summer
April 29, 2024
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023
April 22, 2024
Increases in U.S. residential electricity bills in 2023 were outpaced by inflation
October 19, 2023
Average U.S. natural gas bills expected to decrease this winter
October 12, 2023
EIA expects most U.S. households will spend less on energy this winter
September 19, 2023
Changes in U.S. residential natural gas prices lag spot prices
August 7, 2023
Midwest homes, notably older homes, consume more natural gas than most other U.S. homes
May 31, 2023
U.S. residential electricity bills increased 5% in 2022, after adjusting for inflation
May 30, 2023
U.S. energy insecure households were billed more for energy than other households
May 4, 2023
U.S. households in warmer states consume less site energy than households in colder states
April 12, 2023
U.S. natural gas consumption reached multiyear lows this past January and February
April 3, 2023
U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050
March 23, 2023
The majority of U.S. households used natural gas in 2020
March 15, 2023
Residential retail electric choice participation rate has leveled off since 2019
March 9, 2023
Nearly 5% of U.S. households did not use space heating in 2020, especially in warm regions
February 9, 2023
U.S. residential heating oil prices decline from record-highs in November
December 22, 2022
During 2021, U.S. retail electricity prices rose at fastest rate since 2008
November 17, 2022
Residential heating oil prices start winter heating season higher than last year
November 16, 2022
Residential propane prices in October 2022 similar to prices in October 2021
November 15, 2022
U.S. natural gas disposition increased in 2021, driven by exports
October 25, 2022
Homes and buildings in the West and Northeast have the largest share of small-scale solar
October 20, 2022
Households primarily heating with heating oil or propane will likely pay more this winter
October 17, 2022
U.S. natural gas bills will increase in all regions this winter
October 13, 2022
EIA expects most U.S. households will spend more on energy this winter
October 4, 2022
Residential and commercial natural gas prices reach multiyear highs in 2022
August 29, 2022
2020 inflation-adjusted U.S. energy expenditures lowest since 2002
August 15, 2022
In 2020, most U.S. households prepared at least one hot meal a day at home
July 12, 2022
Over one-quarter of U.S. households use electricity as the only source of energy
May 31, 2022
Nearly 90% of U.S. households used air conditioning in 2020
May 3, 2022
More than half of U.S. homes used a streaming device with their TVs in 2020
April 18, 2022
Residential heating oil and propane prices end the winter season higher than last winter
April 11, 2022
In 2020, 27% of U.S. households had difficulty meeting their energy needs
April 7, 2022
U.S. residential electricity expenditures increased by $5 per month in 2021
March 31, 2022
Nearly half of U.S. households use LED bulbs for all or most of their indoor lighting
March 1, 2022
During 2021, U.S. retail electricity prices rose at fastest rate since 2008
November 5, 2021
Use of electricity in houses to grow more quickly in developing economies
November 2, 2021
U.S. consumption and production of natural gas decreased while exports grew in 2020
October 29, 2021
Residential propane prices start winter heating season at highest level since 2011
October 25, 2021
EIA forecasts U.S. winter natural gas bills will be 30% higher than last winter
October 13, 2021
EIA expects U.S. households to spend more on energy this winter
September 15, 2021
Hurricane Ida caused at least 1.2 million electricity customers to lose power
September 10, 2021
U.S. natural gas consumption to decline through 2022, led by the electric power sector
September 2, 2021
U.S. solar photovoltaic module shipments up 33% in 2020
August 6, 2021
Per capita U.S. residential electricity use was flat in 2020, but varied by state
July 6, 2021
U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years
May 25, 2021
EIA expects more electricity consumption this summer as economy recovers from pandemic
May 17, 2021
Despite more people staying at home, U.S. residential energy use fell 4% in 2020
May 7, 2021
Average Texas electricity prices were higher in February 2021 due to a severe winter storm
April 12, 2021
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 11% in 2020
April 6, 2021
U.S residential propane prices increased 30% during the winter heating season
April 5, 2021
U.S. energy consumption fell by a record 7% in 2020
April 2, 2021
U.S. residential heating oil prices averaged 16% lower than last winter but ended higher
March 12, 2021
Texas uses natural gas for electricity generation and home heating
March 10, 2021
U.S. natural gas consumption was lower in 2020 in all sectors except electric power
December 31, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
December 29, 2020
EIA tracks retail prices for gasoline, diesel, and residential heating fuels weekly
December 15, 2020
Average monthly electricity bill for U.S. residential customers declined in 2019
November 2, 2020
EIA forecasts more residential natural gas consumption this winter than last
October 27, 2020
Residential heating oil prices this winter are 28% lower than last winter
October 26, 2020
Residential propane prices so far this winter are similar to last winter’s prices
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
October 1, 2020
EIA’s upcoming Residential Energy Consumption Survey will collect data from all 50 states
September 10, 2020
In 2018, U.S. energy expenditures increased for the second consecutive year
July 31, 2020
U.S. homes and businesses receive natural gas mostly from local distribution companies
May 28, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
May 22, 2020
Daytime electricity demand in New York City most affected by COVID-19 mitigation actions
May 7, 2020
Daily electricity demand impacts from COVID-19 mitigation efforts differ by region
April 14, 2020
EIA tracks retail prices for gasoline, diesel, and residential heating fuels weekly
March 25, 2020
Lower compensation rates for residential solar PV generation could reduce overall adoption
March 13, 2020
EIA projects air-conditioning energy use to grow faster than any other use in buildings
November 12, 2019
EIA improves its propane and other hydrocarbon gas liquids data
November 1, 2019
Participation in electricity customer choice programs has remained unchanged since 2013
October 21, 2019
Global energy consumption driven by more electricity in residential, commercial buildings
September 4, 2019
North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming consume the most residential energy per capita
August 28, 2019
EIA updates its U.S. energy consumption by source and sector chart
July 30, 2019
Efficiency requirements for residential central AC and heat pumps to rise in 2023
May 1, 2019
One in four U.S. homes is all electric
April 11, 2019
One in ten U.S. households pays an energy bill indirectly as part of rent or condo fees
March 6, 2019
Record U.S. electricity generation in 2018 driven by record residential, commercial sales
February 26, 2019
Extreme cold in the Midwest led to high power demand and record natural gas demand
February 25, 2019
Regional variations in household lighting consumption driven by bulb choice and bulb count
February 13, 2019
Electricity intensity of U.S. homes and commercial buildings decreases in coming decades
December 18, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving week: EIA data highlight how energy is used in the kitchen
November 8, 2018
Electricity residential retail choice participation has declined since 2014 peak
November 7, 2018
Space heating and water heating account for nearly two thirds of U.S. home energy use
September 19, 2018
One in three U.S. households faces a challenge in meeting energy needs
September 6, 2018
In 2015, peripheral devices consumed nearly as much electricity as televisions
August 6, 2018
EIA electricity sales data for Puerto Rico show rate of recovery since hurricanes
July 23, 2018
Air conditioning accounts for about 12% of U.S. home energy expenditures
June 25, 2018
U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids consumption increases as prices, expenditures decrease
June 7, 2018
U.S. households with more vehicles travel more but use additional vehicles less
June 5, 2018
EIA’s residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
April 3, 2018
In 2017, U.S. electricity sales fell by the greatest amount since the recession
March 22, 2018
Residential heating oil and propane prices up from last winter
December 6, 2017
Nearly half of all U.S. electricity customers have smart meters
September 25, 2017
Residential electricity prices up 3% in first half of 2017
August 23, 2017
Northwest heat wave leads to record levels of summer electricity demand
August 10, 2017
Total U.S. energy expenditures in 2015 were the lowest in more than a decade
July 19, 2017
One in eight U.S. homes uses a programmed thermostat with a central air conditioning unit
July 11, 2017
EIA adds small-scale solar photovoltaic forecasts to its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook
June 19, 2017
Dishwashers are among the least-used appliances in American homes
June 1, 2017
More than half of small-scale photovoltaic generation comes from residential rooftops
May 22, 2017
Air conditioning and other appliances increase residential electricity use in the summer
May 8, 2017
American households use a variety of lightbulbs as CFL and LED adoption increases
May 1, 2017
Carbon intensity of energy use is lowest in U.S. industrial and electric power sectors
April 6, 2017
U.S. households’ heating equipment choices are diverse and vary by climate region
February 28, 2017
Average number of televisions in U.S. homes declining
February 7, 2017
EIA’s residential and commercial studies require significant data collection and analysis
December 12, 2016
Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter
December 5, 2016
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
November 17, 2016
Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices
October 6, 2016
U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years
June 15, 2016
Total U.S. electricity sales projected to grow slowly as electricity intensity declines
May 26, 2016
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
May 3, 2016
Declining energy prices lower the cost of living
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
March 23, 2016
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
December 2, 2015
EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation
November 24, 2015
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
September 11, 2015
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
April 29, 2015
U.S. energy demand slows except for industrial, commercial sectors
April 16, 2015
Households with more vehicles travel more
April 13, 2015
Household spending on gasoline and public transit varies by region, income
March 16, 2015
Growth in residential electricity prices highest in 6 years, but expected to slow in 2015
March 2, 2015
Voluntary agreement continues to reduce energy consumption of television set-top boxes
February 18, 2015
Energy efficiency improvements have largely offset effect of more, larger homes
November 18, 2014
European residential electricity prices increasing faster than prices in United States
September 25, 2014
Everywhere but Northeast, fewer homes choose natural gas as heating fuel
September 2, 2014
Residential electricity prices are rising
April 21, 2014
Extending residential energy policies affects some end uses more than others
March 17, 2014
Increase in wood as main source of household heating most notable in the Northeast
January 28, 2014
Most homes have central thermostats on heating and cooling equipment
December 20, 2013
U.S. electricity sales have decreased in four of the past five years
December 5, 2013
Gas furnace efficiency has large implications for residential natural gas use
August 19, 2013
EIA publishes state fact sheets on residential energy consumption and characteristics
August 15, 2013
The South anchors growth in use of electricity for air conditioning since 1993
June 18, 2013
Apartments in buildings with 5 or more units use less energy than other home types
May 29, 2013
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
May 28, 2013
Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
May 8, 2013
Industrial sector drives increase in North Dakota electricity sales
April 18, 2013
Lower residential energy use reduces home energy expenditures as share of household income
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
March 7, 2013
Heating and cooling no longer majority of U.S. home energy use
March 6, 2013
Two perspectives on household electricity use
March 4, 2013
Homes show greatest seasonal variation in electricity use
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
January 24, 2013
New aggregation programs drive consumer participation in Illinois electricity choice
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
November 16, 2012
Population shifts across U.S. regions affect overall heating and cooling needs
October 24, 2012
New EIA data show total grid-connected photovoltaic solar capacity
October 16, 2012
ENERGY STAR homes accounted for 26% of new construction in 2011
October 15, 2012
Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances
August 24, 2012
Heating fuel choice shows electricity and natural gas roughly equal in newer homes
June 29, 2012
Electricity storage: Location, location, location … and cost
June 27, 2012
Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage
June 22, 2012
Significant potential for plug-in vehicles exists in U.S. housing stock
June 6, 2012
Residential Energy Consumption Survey data show decreased energy consumption per household
May 16, 2012
Natural gas consumption reflects shifting sectoral patterns
May 15, 2012
Participation in electric net-metering programs increased sharply in recent years
May 10, 2012
Over the past decade, lighting became more efficient across all sectors
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 19, 2012
Natural gas prices near 10-year low amid mild weather, higher supplies in winter 2011-12
April 3, 2012
Both State and Federal governments have appliance efficiency standards
March 8, 2012
U.S. household winter natural gas heating expenditures expected to be lowest since 2002-03
December 16, 2011
Gas use for power generation leads increase in natural gas use in 2010
November 28, 2011
Beyond natural gas and electricity; more than 10% of U.S. homes use heating oil or propane
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
October 28, 2011
Household heating fuels vary across the country
October 21, 2011
Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors
October 12, 2011
EIA projects record winter household heating oil prices in the Northeast
July 6, 2011
Natural gas use in the electric power sector is growing
July 1, 2011
Natural gas consumption has two peaks each year
June 27, 2011
Carbon dioxide emissions grow in the residential sector
May 20, 2011
Non-utility marketers provide over 20% of residential natural gas load in three States
May 18, 2011
Electricity retail choice is mandated in Texas and growing in three States
May 6, 2011
U.S. households increase use of consumer electronics
May 2, 2011
Additional appliance standards could significantly reduce residential energy use
April 19, 2011
Residential energy survey provides greater detail on many more States
February 18, 2011