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