Atlanta Among Cities Using Most Electricity In U.S.

Atlanta is one of the cities that lead the United States in electricity usage, according to new statistics on energy consumption. Here are the details.

Sense, the innovator in Home energy savings, compiled the electricity data for more than 4,000 residences nationwide. The results show that the Southwest uses the most electricity of any region in the United States.

As for Atlanta, it came in No. 12 in electricity usage.

Here are the cities that use the most and least electricity

Since 2015, Atlanta officials  have made it a goal to cut energy use at government buildings, including City Hall. They have sought to reduce gasoline usage in the municipal fleet, and increase recycling at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The Office of Sustainability works with city departments to coordinate implementation efforts toward their local government goals.

When it came to cities with the most energy usage, hot, sunny Phoenix, AZ, used the most electricity than any other city. That figure was  twice as much as Salt Lake City, UT, and more than three times as much as San Jose, CA.

Homeowners in Texas cities Dallas, Austin, Houston and San Antonio use about twice as much electricity as residents in Providence, RI, or Denver, CO.  This difference is partly due to the weather—but also shows the opportunities for more efficient ACs, pool pumps and other home devices.

How Atlanta homeowners can reduce energy costs

• Identify energy sources that sap power and reduce them: Common culprits include pool pumps and heaters, hot tubs, old water heaters, inefficient HVAC systems, incandescent lighting, always on devices, and older model appliances and consumer electronics.
• Look into solar power: Sunny places like Atlanta are ideal to take advantage of solar energy. This can have a dramatic effect on a home’s overall energy footprint.
• Sustainable homes: When it comes to building structures, choose residences built to near net zero standards. Learn more at Sense.com.

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