Total primary energy consumption per person (or per capita consumption) in the United States in 2021 was at 293 million British thermal units (MMBtu), the lowest level since 1966. The economic response to the COVID-19 epidemic was largely responsible for the substantial drop in total annual US energy consumption in 2020.
Wyoming had the greatest per capita total primary energy consumption of any state in 2019, at over 932 MMBtu per person, owing to the fact that it had the second-highest per capita industrial sector energy consumption of any state. At around 180 MMBtu per person, Rhode Island has the lowest per capita total primary energy use. In the residential sector, North Dakota had the greatest per capita residential energy consumption in 2019, at around 103 MMBtu per person, while Hawaii had the lowest, at around 24 MMBtu per person. In 2019, the average residential energy usage per capita in the United States was around 64 MMBtu.
In 2019, the global average per capita primary energy consumption was at 78 MMBtu.
Last modified on May 10, 2022, using the most up-to-date data available at the time.
Other FAQs about General Energy
- How much of the energy consumed and generated in the United States comes from renewable sources?
- Is the EIA able to provide data on energy use and prices for cities, counties, or zip codes?
- Does the EIA provide state-by-state estimates or projections for energy output, consumption, and prices?
- In the United States, how much does it cost to create various types of power plants?
- Is the location of electric power plants, transmission lines, and substations published by the EIA?
- Is the EIA aware of any unplanned disruptions or shutdowns of energy infrastructure in the United States?
What is the average amount of natural gas used by a furnace?
The price of the furnace must be amortized over the furnace’s estimated lifetime when calculating the hourly cost of a gas furnace. A furnace with a lower AFUE may not be a good deal if it costs more to run each hour. If the AFUE of a furnace lowers the hourly gas cost, it might be a better buy. An AFUE of 80 percent is typical for a base model natural gas furnace. This utilizes 750 therms per year at a cost of $750 per year in natural gas. According to the US Department of Energy, this equates to 36 cents per hour.
How much should I set aside each month for gas?
The average American spends between $150 and $200 each month on gas, to give you a ballpark estimate for your budget. However, your actual gasoline prices will be determined by a number of factors, including where you live, how frequently you drive, and the fuel grade you use in your vehicle.
How many kw does a typical home consume?
The average annual power consumption for a household utility user in the United States in 2020 was 10,715 kilowatthours (kWh), or roughly 893 kWh per month. Louisiana had the greatest annual electricity use per residential customer at 14,407 kWh, while Hawaii had the lowest at 6,446 kWh.
RECS stands for Residential Energy Consumption Survey (detailed data on U.S. residential energy consumption for selected years)
Other FAQs about Electricity
- A kilowatthour of electricity is generated using how much coal, natural gas, or petroleum?
- How much does it cost to produce electricity using various power plants?
- How much of the carbon dioxide produced in the United States is due to power generation?
- What is the number and location of nuclear power plants in the United States?
- Is data on peak or hourly electricity generation, demand, and prices available from the EIA?
- In the United States, how much electricity is lost in transmission and distribution?
- What’s the difference between electricity generation capacity and actual generation of power?
How many kWh do you use on a daily basis?
How many kWh does a house use each day is a typical question. The quantity of kWh you use is determined by the following factors:
The average annual energy use for a U.S. residential home customer in 2017 was 10,399 kilowatt hours (kWh), or 867 kWh per month, according to the EIA. This translates to 28.9 kWh per day (867 kWh / 30 days) for the average household electricity consumption.
- In Texas, the average annual household power use is 14,112 kWh. This is a 36 percent increase over the national average.
What is the average CCF in the gas industry?
Natural gas can be priced in dollars per therm, dollars per MMBtu, or dollars per cubic foot in the United States.
1 To translate these costs from one price basis to another, the heat content of natural gas per physical unit (such as Btu per cubic foot) is required. The annual average heat content of natural gas provided to consumers in the United States in 2020 was around 1,037 Btu per cubic foot. As a result, 100 Ccf of natural gas equals 103,700 Btu, or 1.037 therms. A thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas equals 1.037 million British thermal units (MBtu), or 10.37 therms.
These calculations can be used to convert natural gas prices from one pricing basis to another (assuming a heat content of 1,037 Btu per cubic foot):
Natural gas heat content varies by location and type of natural gas customer, as well as with time. For information on the heat content of the natural gas they supply to their clients, consumers and analysts should contact natural gas distribution firms or natural gas suppliers. Customers’ invoices may include this information from some natural gas distribution providers or utilities.
1 Natural gas was measured in cubic feet by the US Energy Information Administration from 1964 to 1964 at a pressure of 14.65 psia (poundspersquareinchabsolute) at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Since 1965, the pressurebase has been 14.73 psia at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
How many gallons does a four-person family consume?
What does it mean to be average? An average person uses 3,000 gallons of water per month, according to the water industry, so a family of four would use 12,000 gallons for bathing, cooking, washing, recreation, and watering.
How many gallons does a three-person family consume?
Thank you for your interest in water conservation and concern about your household’s water consumption.
Let’s have a peek at your daily use per person. We’ll divide 24,000 gallons by three individuals to get 8,000 gallons per person every month. Divide 8,000 by 31 to get 258 gallons per day per person. That’s a lot of information! Our portable water tower, which is made up of 120 one-gallon jugs and represents the average amount of water consumed per person, per day in Arizona, is seen to the right.
Of course, August is a hot month, and I’m guessing that a lot of the water is being used in the landscaping or swimming pool (though I’m pleased you don’t have grass).
During August, you could easily lose 3,400 gallons in your pool due to evaporation, and a large landscape of 10,000 square feet would require approximately 17,000 gallons of water. When you add the two together, you have over 20,000 gallons, therefore your outdoor consumption could be the reason for the high price. However, I’m only guessing about the scale of your landscape, and I’m not sure if you reside in Arizona or anywhere else. There are always more things to look into.