Section 10-A1313. IN-5 ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

 

1313.1Although population has declined over the last 50 years, energy consumption in the District has remained relatively constant. Declines in residential use have been offset by growth in commercial use. Today, the commercial sector accounts for 62 percent (106 trillion Btu of energy used annually) of the District’s energy consumption, whereas the residential sector accounts for 20 percent (33.5 trillion Btu). The transportation sector is the third largest energy consumer with 15.5 percent (26.5 trillion Btu). The commercial sector energy usage in the District accounts for 80 percent of the dollars spent on energy in the city. 1313.1

 

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