US Program Realized Costs (thousands of $) by Sector
Energy efficiency program costs by sector track how much utilities and states spend on efficiency in each customer class. Costs vs savings reveal which programs deliver the best value and where consumers benefit most.
Key Insights
U.S. program realized costs have increased overall since 2013, driven primarily by growth in residential and commercial spending. Residential programs account for the largest share of total costs, while industrial program spending has declined modestly over time. Total program costs peaked mid-period and remained elevated through the most recent year in the data.
Total program costs reached ~$11.9B in 2019
Residential programs drive the largest cost share
Overall program costs increased by ~$2.3B