The first graph displays how energy is dedicated in a mean Australian household, while the accompanying graph illustrates the proportions of greenhouse gas release owing to this energy consumption.
Overall, it can be seen that heating and water heating exploit the majority of energy, while the lowest amount of power allocated for cooling. In addition, water heating and other appliances are the prime greenhouse gas contributors.
Heating and water heating constitute the main titles that use energy, with 42% and 30%, respectively. Other appliances accounted for 15%, more than double of refrigeration, with 7%. Lighting and cooling make up an insignificant proportion of energy consumption. Lighting represents 4%, while cooling mere 2%.
In terms of greenhouse gas dissemination, water heating results in the most significant amount of harmful gas released, with just under a third, while other appliances are more than a quarter, making it the second-biggest cause of greenhouse gases. Heating and refrigeration contaminate the atmosphere almost at the same rate, compared to lighting and cooling, with 8% and 3%, respectively.