Band 8+: The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and m a k e c o m p a r i s o n s where relevant.

The first pie chart illustrates how Australians’ household energy is consumed, while the second one depicts the percentages of greenhouse gas emissions from Australian households.

Overall, it is noticeable that a significant proportion of energy use goes to water heating and heating, while water heating and other appliances contribute to the largest greenhouse gas emissions, and a small proportion comes from lighting and cooling.

Heating is the largest consumer of energy, with around 42%, followed by water heating with nearly a third of overall energy use. Other appliances use nearly 15% of household energy. However, refrigeration, lighting, and cooling all together use just under 30% of Australian household energy.

In contrast, other appliances are considered second in greenhouse gas emissions after water heating, with 28% and 32%, respectively. Refrigeration contributes nearly 14%, while heating emits gases at around 15%. Moreover, a small minority comes from lighting and cooling, with just over a tenth.