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About how much electricity does the average US home buy per month, in kWh?

About 900 kWh per month (2022 data).

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  1. About 300 kWh
  2. About 2,500 kWh
  3. About 900 kWh ✔

Why: EIA reports the average US residential customer bought 10,791 kWh in 2022, about 899 kWh a month. Your own bill is the best guide for sizing solar.

Huh, didn't know that: Electric bills run in kWh, so your own yearly kWh total is the number to start from.

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Answer: About 900 kWh. EIA reports the average US residential customer bought 10,791 kWh in 2022, about 899 kWh a month. Your own bill is the best guide for sizing solar.

  1. EIA FAQ: Electricity use in homes www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=97&t=3
    an average of about 899 kWh per month
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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