US Total Annual Energy Efficiency Realized Savings (mWh) by Sector
U.S. energy efficiency savings by sector shows first-year electricity savings from residential, commercial, and industrial programs. Efficiency reduces demand and can relieve price pressure, helping consumers know why bills change even when usage is flat.
Key Insights
U.S. energy efficiency realized savings increased overall from 2013 to 2019, driven primarily by growth in residential and commercial programs. Total savings peaked in 2017 and remained elevated through 2019, while industrial savings declined slightly and stabilized. Residential efficiency delivered the largest long-term gains.
Total savings peaked at ~59.8M mWh in 2017
2019 savings remained elevated at ~57.1M mWh
Residential savings grew by ~4.5M mWh since 2013