Electric power systems revenue

Why do residential customers of public power utilities use less electricity?

There are a few reasons why residential customers of public power utilities use less electricity than those of rural electric cooperatives. Public power utilities emphasize ener-gy eficiency more than cooperatives, according to EIA data.

How will technology impact power and utility companies?

Power and utility companies will likely lean further into evolving technologies and new business models. Integrating technologies such as AMI 2.0, battery storage, clean hydrogen, and EVs can boost system flexibility and agility to help ofset rising costs and increase resilience to extreme weather events.

Is the electric power industry preparing for a tripling of US electricity demand?

The electric power industry is preparing for as much as a tripling of US electricity demand within the next couple of decades. 18 Electrification of the transportation, building, and industrial segments continues to pick up speed in many parts of the country.

Are public power utilities better than investor-owned utilities?

When all 2020 taxes, tax equivalents, and other contri-butions to state and local government are considered, the contribution of public power utilities — as a percentage of electric operating revenues — is 20% higher than that of investor-owned utilities.

Where can I find electric power data?

Data from these files can be found throughout our publications, usually in aggregated form, in our Electric Power Monthly (EPM) report, Electricity Data Browser, and in some Today in Energy articles. Please refer to our Guide to EIA Electric Power Data and send any questions to [email protected].

Do public power utilities have more energy eficiency than cooperatives?

Public power utilities emphasize ener-gy eficiency more than cooperatives, according to EIA data. On the flip side, cooperative customers often have more electrified end uses, in part because they live in more remote areas of the country.