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Homes, non-residential buildings (commercial and public) and industry are responsible for around two-thirds of total UK carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Improving energy efficiency in buildings and industry is crucial if we are to reduce emissions substantially and meet carbon budgets. Half of the emissions from buildings and industry are direct emissions, that is, emissions produced by the burning of fossil fuel (mainly gas) to produce heat (51%). The other half (49%) are indirect emissions, which relate to electricity – that is mainly generated by fossil fuels which are then used in buildings and processes. The split between direct and indirect emissions varies between sectors, with the commercial sector having the highest proportion of indirect emissions, whilst direct emissions make up the highest share in industry.There are significant opportunities to reduce emissions from homes, non-residential buildings and industry by:
The Committee’s advice on these sectors The Committee’s most recent analysis of emission trends and policy developments relating to buildings and industry is in:
Government publications In July 2009, the previous Government published its “Low Carbon Transition Plan” which set out individual sector contributions to meeting the UK’s carbon budgets. In March 2010, Government departments produced Carbon Reduction Delivery Plans (CRDPs). Each plan sets out the actions each department will take on its own and in collaboration with other departments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet carbon budgets. |
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