The two pie charts compare how 
energy
 is used in an average Australian household and the proportion of greenhouse gas Use synonyms
emissions
 produced by each category.
Use synonyms
Overall
, water heating contributes the most to both Linking Words
energy
 Use synonyms
use
 and Use synonyms
emissions
. Heating consumes the most Use synonyms
energy
 but results in relatively lower Use synonyms
emissions
, Use synonyms
while
 other appliances and refrigeration produce more Linking Words
emissions
 relative to their Use synonyms
energy
 Use synonyms
use
.
Heating accounts for 42% of Use synonyms
energy
 Use synonyms
use
 but only 15% of Use synonyms
emissions
, suggesting it is less emission-intensive. Use synonyms
In contrast
, water heating uses 30% of Linking Words
energy
 and contributes 32% of Use synonyms
emissions
, making it the highest emitter.
Other appliances consume 15% of household Use synonyms
energy
 yet are responsible for 28% of Use synonyms
emissions
, indicating low efficiency. Refrigeration uses 7% of Use synonyms
energy
 but emits 14% of gases, again showing a disproportionate output.
Cooling and lighting have the least impact. Cooling represents just 2% of Use synonyms
energy
 Use synonyms
use
 and 3% of Use synonyms
emissions
, Use synonyms
while
 lighting accounts for 4% in both areas.
In summary, water heating and appliances are key emission sources, Linking Words
while
 heating and cooling are relatively efficient.Linking Words