The two pie charts provide information about the distribution of energy consumption in an average European household and the corresponding percentage of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from this energy use.
At a glance, it can be observed that heating consumes the most energy in a typical European home, and it is also the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, lighting uses the least energy and contributes minimally to the emissions.
In terms of specifics, heating accounts for 60% of the total energy use in an average European house, followed by water heating and cooking, which consume 25% and 10% respectively. Lighting and other appliances only use a meagre 5% of energy. Similarly, heating is responsible for 70% of the total greenhouse gas emissions, while water heating and cooking contribute 20% and 7% respectively. The remaining 3% of emissions come from lighting and other appliances.
In conclusion, it is clear that heating is the primary energy consumer and greenhouse gas emitter in an average European household. This suggests that efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions should focus on improving the efficiency of heating systems.
