Section 2. Energy consumption by sector

Monthly Energy Review, April, 2005

U.S. total energy consumption in January 2005 was 9.4 quadrillion Btu, slightly lower than in January 2004.

Residential sector total consumption was 2.5 quadrillion Btu in January 2005, 4 percent lower than the January 2004 level. The sector accounted for 27 percent of total energy consumption.

Commercial sector total consumption was 1.7 quadrillion Btu in January 2005, 1 percent higher than the January 2004 level. The sector accounted for 18 percent of total energy consumption.

Industrial sector total consumption was 2.9 quadrillion Btu in January 2005, 1 percent higher than the January 2004 level. The sector accounted for 31 percent of total energy consumption.

Transportation sector total consumption was 2.2 quadrillion Btu in January 2005, 2 percent higher than the January 2004 level. The sector accounted for 24 percent of total energy consumption.

Electric power sector primary consumption was 3.4 quadrillion Btu in January 2005, 1 percent higher than the January 2004 level. Fossil fuels accounted for 69 percent of all primary energy consumed by the electric power sector; nuclear electric power 21 percent; and renewable energy 10 percent.