In 2023, approximately 14.45 trillion cubic feet of natural gas were consumed for electricity generation and useful thermal output in the United States. This was the highest figure in the period of consideration.
Natural gas consumption for electricity generation and useful thermal output in the United States from 2000 to 2023
(in billion cubic feet)
Characteristic
Consumption in billion cubic feet
2023
14,446
2022
13,590
2021
12,724
2020
13,221
2019
12,809
2018
12,048
2017
10,677
2016
11,322
2015
10,952
2014
9,410
2013
9,479
2012
10,371
2011
8,724
02,5005,0007,50010,00012,50015,00017,500
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EIA. (September 25, 2024). Natural gas consumption for electricity generation and useful thermal output in the United States from 2000 to 2023 (in billion cubic feet) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/183737/electricitiy-consumption-of-natural-gas-from-2000-in-the-us/
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EIA. (2024). Natural gas consumption for electricity generation and useful thermal output in the United States from 2000 to 2023 (in billion cubic feet). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 05, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183737/electricitiy-consumption-of-natural-gas-from-2000-in-the-us/
EIA. "Natural Gas Consumption for Electricity Generation and Useful Thermal Output in The United States from 2000 to 2023 (in Billion Cubic Feet)." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/183737/electricitiy-consumption-of-natural-gas-from-2000-in-the-us/
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