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.

The two pie charts compare the

proportions

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of

energy

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consumption

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in an average Australian household with the percentages of greenhouse gas

emissions

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produced from

this

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energy

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use.

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, heating represents the largest

share

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of household

energy

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consumption

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,

whereas

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water heating produces the greatest proportion of greenhouse gas

emissions

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. It is

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notable that several appliances generate a disproportionately higher

share

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of

emissions

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relative to their

energy

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use. Examining the

proportions

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of household

energy

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consumption

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, heating accounts for the largest

share

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at 42%, followed by water heating at 30%. Other appliances represent 15% of

energy

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use,

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refrigeration consumes 7%. Lighting and cooling make up the smallest

proportions

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, at 4% and 2% respectively. Turning to the figures for greenhouse gas

emissions

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, water heating becomes the largest contributor at 32%,

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other appliances produce 28% of total

emissions

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. Heating, despite being the largest

energy

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consumer, is responsible for only 15% of

emissions

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. Refrigeration accounts for 14%, which is double its

share

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of

energy

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consumption

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. Lighting and cooling contribute relatively small

proportions

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, at 8% and 3% respectively.