The charts show how an Australian household uses energy and the corresponding

greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their energy consumption activities.

One of the most noteworthy features of this data is that, while 42% of energy is
used for heating, this activity is only responsible for 15% of greenhouse gases
released to the environment. Water heating, on the other hand, accounts for 30% of
energy use, yet makes up nearly a third of the total gases. It is also noticeable that
other appliances consume 15% of energy but these result in 28% of gases, nearly
twice as much. Similarly, 7% of energy use for refrigeration and 4% for lighting
constitute double proportions of greenhouse emissions, at 14% and 8%
respectively. The figures for cooling are rather insignificant (2% of energy use and
3% of greenhouse gas emissions).
Overall, Australian households use the majority of energy for heating, either their
homes or water, which in turn is the biggest cause of greenhouse gas emissions.
The charts show how an Australian household uses energy and the corresponding
greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their energy consumption activities.
One of the most noteworthy features of this data is that, while 42% of energy is
used for heating, this activity is only responsible for 15% of greenhouse gases
released to the environment. This contrasts sharply with other appliances, which
consume 15% of energy but result in 28% of gases. Similarly, 7% of energy use for
refrigeration and 4% for lighting constitute the respective 14% and 8% greenhouse
emissions. Water heating, the second highest energy consumption cause, accounts
for 30% of energy use and makes up nearly a third of the total gases. The figures
for cooling are rather insignificant (2% of energy use and 3% of greenhouse gas
emissions).
Overall, Australian households use the majority of energy for heating, either their
homes or water, which in turn is the biggest cause of greenhouse gas emissions.