interisting graph a friend sent me via skype . electrical usage .

[AllaN01Bear]

note ca, hi and ny stay somewhat flat on the timeline whilst tex ,and the other states shoot thru the roof.
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=49036

[msongs]

1. in hawaii most of 2020 tourism was waaaay down. maybe that kept usage flat nt

[Demovictory9]

2. western states...mild weather? maybe that is reason for flat usage?

[eppur_se_muova]

3. HI faces a unique bottleneck as an island -- can't import energy from next door.

No power lines, no pipelines can reach the continents from there. HI has shown a uniquely intense interest in solar power, because of that.

Even AK can import power, from Canada.

[Klaralven]

4. Heating and air conditioning are big drivers of residential consumption

Weather is a significant driver of residential electricity sales in the United States. During the summer, warm weather increases electricity consumption in homes as residents use air conditioners, fans, dehumidifiers, and other equipment to maintain comfortable temperatures. During the winter, colder temperatures increase consumption as residents turn on heating equipment to keep their homes warm.

Besides climate, I'd think that the percent of houses using electricity versus gas for cooking, clothes drying, and hot water heating is a major factor.

[AllaN01Bear]

5. i live in a small 620 square foot apt heater and ac are provided as is hot water .

the bigest users are the provided refrigerator and all electric stove. no gas.