The charts show how energy is used in an average Australian household and the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from this energy use.
Overall, heating accounts for the largest proportion of energy use, while water heating contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions. Interestingly, other appliances use significantly less energy but produce a considerable amount of emissions.
In terms of energy use, heating is the biggest category, making up 42% of the total, followed by water heating at 30%. Other appliances account for 15%, while refrigeration and lighting contribute 7% and 4%, respectively. Cooling uses the least energy, with only 2%.
Turning to greenhouse gas emissions, water heating has the highest share, producing 32% of the total. Other appliances are the second largest contributor, at 28%, despite using less energy. Heating, which consumes the most energy, is responsible for only 15% of emissions. Refrigeration produces 14%, while lighting and cooling account for 8% and 3%, respectively.