Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff
Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff
Powering the Future Summary Report - Parsons Brinckerhoff
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<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 />
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Boardman B, Darby S, Killip G, Hinnells M, ‘40% House’ 2005.<br />
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