Residential sector

Residential sector
  An energy-consuming sector that consists of living quarters for private households. Common uses of energy associated with this sector include space heating, water heating, air conditioning, lighting, refrigeration, cooking, and running a variety of other appliances. The residential sector excludes institutional living quarters. Note: Various EIA programs differ insectoral coverage.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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