The pie charts compare the proportions of energy consumed for various purposes and how greenhouse gases are emitted by an average Australian household resulting from this energy consumption.
Overall, it is clear that while heating accounts for the highest energy use, yet the largest percentage of greenhouse gases produced belongs to water heating.
42% of energy consumed in an Australian family is emitted due to heating, which is the highest figure on the chart, followed by that of water heating, at 30%. By contrast, the figure for other appliances is just 15%, and the rest, including refrigeration, lighting and cooling, at 7%,4% and 2% respectively.
Water heating is responsible for the production of 32% of total greenhouse gas emission, while the energy consumption for other appliances is 28%. In comparison, the figures for heating, refrigeration and lighting are 15%, 14% and 8% respectively. Meanwhile, cooling just accounts for 3% of greenhouse gases released.
