U.S. residential sector electricity consumption by major end uses in 2020, as projected in the Annual Energy Outlook 2021
End use | Billion kWh | Share of total |
---|---|---|
Space cooling | 236 | 16% |
Space heating | 190 | 15% |
Water heating | 178 | 12% |
Refrigeration | 87 | 6% |
Clothes dryers | 63 | 5% |
Lighting | 62 | 4% |
Televisions and related equipment1 | 61 | 4% |
Computers and related equipment2 | 25 | 2% |
Furnace fans and boiler circulation pumps | 23 | 2% |
Freezers | 20 | 1% |
Cooking | 16 | 1% |
Clothes washers3 | 11 | 1% |
Dishwashers3 | 8 | 1% |
Other uses4 | 522 | 31% |
Total consumption | 1,504 | |
1 Includes televisions, set-top boxes, home theater systems, DVD players, and video game consoles. 2 Includes desktop and laptop computers, monitors, and networking equipment. 3 Does not include water heating. 4 Includes small electric devices, heating elements, exterior lights, outdoor grills, pool and spa heaters, backup electricity generators, and motors not listed above. Does not include electric vehicle charging. |
Learn more:
Annual Energy Outlook, Reference case, Table 4: Residential sector key indicators and consumption
Energy Explained: Energy use in homes
Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)
Last updated: February 3, 2021