Usage: Houston, TX 77297

Texas is our nations leading consumer of energy. However, they rank 6th in total energy consumption per capita. Located in the southwestern part of Texas, Houston typically has very hot and dry summers. Often, residents need to use more energy than the rest of Texas in the summer to keep their home cool. Winters are generally mild but Houston can occasionally experience freezes and snow overnight. For more information on Houston's energy usage and a month by month comparison to the rest of Texas and the national average, see the graph below.