Consumption Junction

MLGW has been tracking average annual household electricity use for several years, to see how MLGW's residential customers compare to Tennessee and U.S. averages. Recently released 2008 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows a slight improvement for both MLGW and Tennessee households.


The good news: The average MLGW residential customer used 15,075 kWh in 2008, which averages 1,256 kWh per month. That's down 6% from 2007.

The bad news: MLGW residential customers used 36% more electricity than the national average (11,045 kWh)--even though about 80% of us have gas heating and 60% have gas water heating.

More bad news: Tennessee continues to lead as the state with the highest average annual household electricity use, at 15,620 kWh, or 41% above average, compared to 44% above in 2007.

A challenge: Use MLGW's My Account web service to determine your home's annual electricity use. See how you compare--and then find ways to lower your electricity use. Not only will you save energy, you'll save money! Remember, TVA's In-Home Energy Evaluation rebates and Federal Tax Credits provide financial incentives, up to $2,000 combined.

If you don't do the My Account, the next time you get your utility bill, flip it over and look at the consumption summary on the back. It will allow you to compare your current bill to the one you got last month and last year.