5 Cities with the Highest Electricity Consumption in the US

1. New York, NY

Average Annual Electricity Usage: 55.7 billion kWh

Topping our list of the 25 cities with the highest electricity consumption in the US is New York City. Known for its finance, culture, and landmarks like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, New York City consumes about 55.7 billion kWh of electricity each year. Of this, residential areas use around 35%, commercial sectors use about 60%, and industrial activities account for roughly 5%. The city also uses around 2.4 billion therms of natural gas annually. About 30% of the city’s electricity comes from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower. Overall, New York City’s energy use leads to approximately 6.5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions each year. New York City is considered the best city to live in the world in 2024 based on our research.

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