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How electricity is used in the US?

Updated: 9/17/2019
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Electricity is used for a number of things in the home. Some heaters require electric to run the blowers for heating the home. There is also electricity for cooking, washing clothes, drying clothes, and running appliances. Electricity is essential for lighting homes at night.

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