Nature & Energy statistics
Weather, water, waste, and how we use our resources.
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Electricity Use Statistics by Sector
Compare residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation electricity sales with consistent denominators.
37.3%Data: 2025
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Household Water Use Statistics
Understand EPA’s household water-use estimates and why local conditions can differ substantially from a national overview.
More than 300 gallonsData: EPA WaterSense overview · mixed underlying study periods
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Recycling Statistics: What Happens to U.S. Waste?
Explore EPA’s dated national waste baseline and distinguish material recycling from composting and other treatment.
32.1%Data: 2018
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Tornado Statistics: The 2025 U.S. Snapshot
Read the preliminary 2025 tornado count with its reporting date and a clear distinction between counts and personal risk.
1,559Data: 2025 · preliminary annual assessment
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U.S. Rainfall and Precipitation Statistics
Compare annual precipitation in three geographic areas and understand why a national average can hide local extremes.
29.19 inchesData: 2025