Heating Energy Consumption Drops Amid Rising Prices
Despite reduced usage, emissions remain high due to continued reliance on fossil fuels.
- A study by energy service provider Techem shows a 9% decrease in heating energy consumption in 2023 compared to 2021.
- Residents of multi-family homes have adjusted their heating habits following significant energy price increases.
- Average CO2 emissions per apartment in 2023 were 1.92 tons from heating and hot water, with total emissions, including electricity, averaging 3 tons.
- Fossil fuels still dominate heating energy sources, with 90% of multi-family buildings relying on them.
- Gas is the most commonly used fossil energy source, while the use of heating oil has decreased from 16% in 2013 to 9% in 2023.