UK Home Heating CO2

Home heating is a major contributor to the UK's carbon footprint, with natural gas being the primary fuel source. This reliance on fossil fuels significantly impacts CO2 emissions. By adopting more energy-efficient alternatives such as heat pumps, improved insulation, and renewable energy sources, homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Understanding and calculating these emissions is crucial for making informed decisions about energy use and conservation.

CO2 Emmissions per kWh for different energy sources

Source Greenhouse Gas Reporting Conversion Factors 2023

Average UK Electricity Grid	0.207	kg CO2e/kWh	Electricity
Heating Oil kWh	0.260	kg CO2e/kWh	Burning Oil
UK Gas Grid kWh	0.200	kg CO2e/kWh	Natural Gas
LPG	0.230	kg CO2e/kWh	Liquid Petrolium Gas
Coal	0.370	kg CO2e/kWh	Coal (Domestic)

Averaged CO2 emmissions due to heating per house

Source entranze.eu

Fuel Type	kWh / dw (dwelling) / year	kg CO2e
Oil	1,136	295
Gas	10,400	2080
Coal	290	107
Electricity	753	156
Biomass	96	0
Total	12,676	2639