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Home energy and everyday emissions

A measured look at where household emissions actually sit — heating, hot water, transport and diet — and which upgrades and habits deliver meaningful reductions per pound spent.

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Questions this hub answers

What cuts household emissions most?
For most homes: heating efficiency and fuel switching, reducing car and flight mileage, and shifting diet away from beef and dairy.
Are heat pumps worth it?
In well-insulated homes on a decarbonising grid, yes — they deliver several units of heat per unit of electricity, far outperforming combustion.