Energy Use by Household
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the number of households using different primary energy sources in the Hudson Valley. The table provides a comparison of data from 2010 and a 2025 report for categories including Fuel Oil or Kerosene, Natural Gas, Electricity, Bottled Tank or LP Gas, and Wood or Other sources.
Summary Statement
The data from 2010 indicates that both fuel oil, kerosene, and natural gas were widely used in the Hudson Valley. However, the 2025 report (data from 2021) reveals a clear shift toward natural gas as the dominant energy source. While there is no specific data available for the Hudson Valley, the overall trend for New York State shows a significant increase in natural gas usage compared to 2010, reaching 4,489,009.
Sources
*Adapted from NYSERDA, 2012. NYS Energy Profiles: 1996-2010
Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Plan May 2013
http://www.orangecountygov.com/filestorage/124/1362/MHRSP_FinalDraftPlan_May2013_web.pdf
NYSERDA, Patterns and Trends: New York State Energy Profiles, 2007–2021