Analysis: Residential Energy Consumption Patterns and Expenditures in the United States
The “Residential Energy Consumption Survey” (RECS) conducted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that space heating remains the largest consumer of energy in American homes. Accounting for 42% of residential energy consumption, heating costs averaged $519 per household in recent years. Climate conditions and the choice of energy sources influenced regional variations in… Continue reading Analysis: Residential Energy Consumption Patterns and Expenditures in the United States