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Winter residential electricity consumption expected to increase from last winter

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Residential heating oil and propane prices at levels similar to last winter’s low prices

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U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908

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U.S. residential electricity prices decline for the first time in many years

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Office buildings with data centers use significantly more electricity than other offices

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Recent energy intensity decline in government buildings exceeds commercial sector average

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Changes in steel production reduce energy intensity

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Many industries use combined heat and power to improve energy efficiency

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Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables

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Global energy intensity continues to decline

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Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline

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Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency

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Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use

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Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

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Transportation Fuels Markets, PADD 1 and PADD 3

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Computer and technology use in education buildings continues to increase

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Independent energy assessments confirm quality of EIA's commercial buildings data

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Heating oil and propane prices are lower this winter

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Energy use by federal agencies continues to decline

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EIA electricity data now include estimated small-scale solar PV capacity and generation

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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises

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Bulk chemical feedstock use a key part of increasing industrial energy demand

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Natural gas, renewables projected to provide larger shares of electricity generation

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Recent Data

Energy consumption estimates by sector
trillion Btu
January to December 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
End–Use Sector          
Residential 15,452 15,783 16,178 15,639 14,881
Commercial 13,413 13,501 13,688 13,331 13,016
Industrial 23,019 23,700 23,591 23,295 23,045
Transportation 21,156 20,689 20,103 19,981 19,765
Primary Total 73,058 73,694 73,574 72,248 70,709
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review – Table 2.1

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Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)

A nationally representative sample of housing units that specially trained interviewers collect energy characteristics, usage patterns, and household demographics.

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Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)

A national sample survey that collects information on the stock of U.S. commercial buildings, including their energy-related building characteristics and energy usage data.

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Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey (MECS)

A national sample survey that collects information on the U.S. manufacturing establishment, their energy-related building characteristics, and their energy usage and expenditures.

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