U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does an American home use?
In 2014, the average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer was 10,932 kilowatthours (kWh), an average of 911 kWh per month. Louisiana had the highest annual consumption at 15,497 kWh per residential customer, and Hawaii had the lowest at 6,077 kWh per residential customer.
Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price
Average monthly residential electricity consumption, prices, and bills by state (Excel)
Detailed data on residential energy consumption (RECs) for selected years
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Last updated: October 21, 2015