Electricity Demand in 🇺🇸 United States of America

United States of America's electricity demand is a dynamic and vital component of its energy landscape. It reflects the nation's growing need for electrical power to support various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation. Over the years, United States of America has witnessed significant shifts in electricity demand due to various factors such as population growth, urbanization, and technological advancements.

  • In 2021, United States of America's electricity demand increased by 2.47%
  • In total, United States of America used 4,191.53 Terrawatt hours of electricity in 2021.
  • Demand increased with a total of 101.04 MWh in 2021, compared to previous year.
  • Since 2000, United States of America's demand for electricity has increased with 9.27%

Electricity Demand in United States of America (2000-2021)

Between the year 2000 and 2021 the electricity demand in United States of America has grown from 3,835.86 TW to 4,191.53 TW, an increase of consumed Terawatt hours by 9.27% in a 21 year time period.

Year TW YoY absolute change YoY change
2000 3,835.86 %
2001 3,749.6 -86.26 -2.25%
2002 3,865.21 115.61 3.08%
2003 3,875.36 10.15 0.26%
2004 3,963.26 87.9 2.27%
2005 4,059.77 96.51 2.44%
2006 4,065.36 5.59 0.14%
2007 4,173.82 108.46 2.67%
2008 4,140.35 -33.47 -0.8%
2009 3,973.87 -166.48 -4.02%
2010 4,139.92 166.05 4.18%
2011 4,126.12 -13.8 -0.33%
2012 4,087.93 -38.19 -0.93%
2013 4,113.49 25.56 0.63%
2014 4,149.22 35.73 0.87%
2015 4,150.66 1.44 0.03%
2016 4,154.06 3.4 0.08%
2017 4,108.62 -45.44 -1.09%
2018 4,246.01 137.39 3.34%
2019 4,197.42 -48.59 -1.14%
2020 4,090.49 -106.93 -2.55%
2021 4,191.53 101.04 2.47%

Electricity Demand vs Electricity Consumption

It's important to not conflate the two, electircity demnad represents how much electricity an entity, country or region need in a moment of time. While electricity consumption represents how much electricity is used over a period of time. Electricity demand is measured in kilowatt (kW) while electricity consumption is measured as kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Data Information

Data found on this page is a derivative of Ember-Climate Yearly electricity data.

Data Sources

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Ember-Climate Yearly Electricity Data

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