Electricity was used as heating fuel by 52 percent of all new housing units completed in the United States in 2023, being the first year that surpassed gas as the most common heating. Gas is the 2nd most common heating type built in new houses, while oil is no longer introduced as an option. Electricity as a heating fuel has slowly grown in popularity over the last few years, with a notable increase since 2018.
Distribution of heating fuel used in new single-family houses completed in the United States from 1975 to 2023
* Includes natural gas and bottled or liquefied petroleum gas (including propane). ** Includes heating oil and kerosene. Single-family estimates prior to 1999 include an upward adjustment of 3.3 percent made to account for structures built in permit-issuing areas without permit authorization. Includes houses built for rent (not shown separately). Missing percentage points due to use of other types or no fuel.
*** Other fuels include wood, coal, solar and other types; beginning in 2014, other also includes heating oil and kerosene. Figures for 2021 was less than 0.5.
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