U.S. Energy Information Administration said Texas consumed more energy in 2023 than any other state. According to data in the latest State Energy Data System, total energy consumption in Texas was twice as much as in California, the second highest consuming state, and more than three times as much as in Florida, the third highest consuming state. EIA said U.S. total energy use peaked in 2007, and between 2007 and 2023 Texas energy consumption increased 21 percent while U.S. energy use decreased 5 percent.
The EIA report released Oct. 1 said, “Most of the energy consumption growth in Texas is attributable to increased industrial activity, population and electricity demand.” In 2023 energy consumption in Texas was higher than in any other state for every sector.
Between 2007 and 2023 the population in Texas grew by 29 percent – significantly more than the national average of 12 percent. Texas energy use increased by 18 percent in the commercial sector, 15 percent in transportation and 3 percent in residential.
Total energy use declined by 14 percent in California and 2 percent in Florida between 2007 and 2023 because of “decreased industrial and electric power sector energy use.”
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