2 Energy Dividend Stocks to Buy in August for Steady Income

The energy sector has led all S&P 500 sectors with a 32.7% gain year-to-date. Energy Transfer and Chevron are recommended as dividend stocks offering above-average yields. Energy Transfer, a pipeline operator, offers a 6.5% yield with 19 consecutive quarterly dividend increases, while Chevron, a fully integrated energy company, provides a 3.67% yield with 39 consecutive years of dividend increases.