Natural Gas Delivered to Electric Power Consumers

The dataset contains 293 rows and 53 columns, covering monthly natural gas deliveries in Million Cubic Feet (MMcf) for all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. total. The data begins in January 2001 and extends through June 2025, providing a comprehensive view of natural gas consumption for electricity generation over nearly 25 years. The 'Contents' worksheet provides metadata including the source (EIA), release dates, and contact information.

Data Quality

The dataset appears to be complete for most states and dates. Some missing values are present (represented by blank cells), particularly in early years for certain states (e.g., Hawaii, District of Columbia) and in more recent months where data may not yet be final. Values are consistently reported in Million Cubic Feet. The data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a reputable federal agency, indicating high reliability.

Use Cases

Analysis of natural gas consumption trends for electricity generation, state-by-state comparison of natural gas usage, forecasting future natural gas demand, energy policy analysis, correlation studies with electricity prices or renewable energy adoption, and academic research in energy economics.

Limitations

The dataset only includes deliveries to electric power consumers and does not cover natural gas used in other sectors (residential, commercial, industrial). Data is aggregated at the state level and does not provide plant-level or utility-level granularity. Some states have occasional missing data, particularly in early years.

Methodology

Data is compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) through surveys of natural gas companies and electric power providers. The data is reported monthly and undergoes quality assurance review before publication. The 'Sourcekey' row provides unique identifiers for each state series (e.g., N3045US2 for U.S. Total).