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In EIA's 2022 data, which state had the lowest yearly electricity purchases per residential customer?

Hawaii, at 6,178 kWh a year.

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  1. Hawaii ✔
  2. Arizona
  3. Alaska

Why: Hawaii customers bought 6,178 kWh, the lowest. EIA notes purchases can miss power made by rooftop solar, which is common in Hawaii. Louisiana was highest at 14,774 kWh.

Huh, didn't know that: The US average that year was 10,791 kWh per customer.

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Answer: Hawaii. Hawaii customers bought 6,178 kWh, the lowest. EIA notes purchases can miss power made by rooftop solar, which is common in Hawaii. Louisiana was highest at 14,774 kWh.

  1. EIA FAQ: Electricity use in homes www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=97&t=3
    the lowest at 6,178 kWh per residential customer
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. EIA FAQ: How much electricity does an American home use? www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=97&t=3
    Electricity purchases may not represent the total electricity consumption for some residential electricity customers.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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