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The report considers the 40 % of greenhouse emissions originating from energy industries such as heating plants, power stations and refineries. These emissions are then reallocated to the ‘end-users’ of the energy. The main objective is to help improve the understanding of the demand leading to greenhouse gas emissions.
Between 2009 and 2010 fossil fuel combustion was responsible for an increase of over 100 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the EU, partly due to an economic rebound in many EU Member States. This is reflected in the new EEA analysis. In 2010, approximately 50% of the net increase in energy-related emissions was driven by higher industrial activity, particularly in the iron and steel sector.
Another reason for the emissions increase in 2010 was a colder winter, resulting in an increase in a demand for heating. The residential sector represented almost 40% of the net increase in energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, households used more electricity in 2010 compared to 2009, leading to higher emissions.
End-use greenhouse gas emissions from energy use in EU‑27 in 2010
Trends in greenhouse gas emissions by end-use sector in EU-27, 2005-2010
The results in the EEA report are based on the official 2012 greenhouse gas inventory submissions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and energy balance data reported to Eurostat.
Every year in May the EEA publishes the EU greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the calendar year two years prior to the publication date, or ‘year x-2’. This follows the final submission of data to the UNFCCC. In early autumn the EEA publishes the proxy greenhouse gas inventory for year x-1. This report gives an early analysis of emissions trends and allows an up-to-date assessment of actual progress towards emission targets. The end-user report is a more recent addition to the EEA’s regular analysis of greenhouse gas trends. This also uses data from year x-2 as the method is based on the official inventory and energy balances, which are only available for year x-2.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/households-and-industry-responsible-for or scan the QR code.
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