16.05.2014 Views

Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff

Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff

Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

<strong>Powering</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Future</strong> <strong>Summary</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

<strong>Powering</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Future</strong> <strong>Summary</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

UK energy consumption by sector<br />

2. Domestic<br />

The domestic residential sector consumes about 16%<br />

(36 MTOE) of <strong>the</strong> fossil fuel supply to <strong>the</strong> UK economy.<br />

It is a diverse sector, with different types and ages<br />

of housing in urban and rural contexts, and varying<br />

degrees of access to energy sources.<br />

Table 2 illustrates <strong>the</strong> main options considered for <strong>the</strong><br />

domestic sector and shows which ones are included in<br />

<strong>the</strong> reference scenario.<br />

Table 2 Selected measures for domestic sector response to CO 2 emissions<br />

12<br />

Boardman B, Darby S, Killip G, Hinnells M, ‘40% House’ 2005.<br />

17:18

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!