Primary energy consumption in the United States increased slightly in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Oil was the most used energy source, followed by natural gas and renewable energies. By comparison, the least used energy source was hydroelectricity. In 2023, consumption of oil in the North American country amounted to 35.9 exajoules, while renewables consumption reached 8.8 exajoules.
Primary energy consumption in the United States from 2019 to 2023, by fuel
(in exajoules)
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Primary energy consumption in the United States from 2019 to 2023, by fuel (in exajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/265607/primary-energy-consumption-in-the-us-by-fuel/
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