The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of energy consumption in an average household and the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions produced from this usage.
Overall, heating accounts for the largest share of household energy consumption, whereas lighting represents the smallest proportion. However, other appliances generate the highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions.
In terms of energy consumption, heating makes up the largest portion at 42%, followed by water heating at 30%. Other appliances account for 15% of energy use, while refrigeration contributes a relatively small share of 7%. Lighting and cooling represent minimal proportions, at 4% and 2% respectively.
A different pattern can be observed in greenhouse gas emissions. Other appliances produce the largest share at 28%, which is significantly higher than their energy usage. Water heating also accounts for a substantial proportion of emissions at 32%. By contrast, heating contributes only 15% of total emissions despite being the biggest energy consumer. Refrigeration and lighting generate 14% and 8% respectively, while cooling remains the smallest contributor at 3%
