Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Energy consumption in the United States spans several key sectors, including residential and commercial buildings, transportation, industry, and businesses. Buildings account for a significant portion of this use due to heating, cooling, lighting, equipment, and daily operations in homes, businesses, and public facilities.
Electricity is essential for powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, supporting a reliable and resilient national energy system.
The manufacturing sector also relies heavily on energy, with ongoing initiatives to improve global competitiveness through energy-related innovations and advancements.
The Office of Electricity’s Energy Storage Division is progressing bi-directional electrical energy storage technologies, considered vital for a future-ready and resilient U.S. energy grid.
Transportation relies on energy to move people and goods. Shifts in technology, efficiency improvements, and the introduction of alternative fuels are changing energy consumption patterns in vehicles.