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Energy use in Bouddi

Our survey of energy use

Our first project has been to work out how much energy we consume in Bouddi and what we use it for. This has enabled us to calculate our greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.

Quantifying these for our area gives us a better understanding of how best to cut our carbon footprint and energy bills, and provides a baseline against which to measure future improvements.

Our current estimate is that we consumed around 34GWh of energy as a community in 2023, or 24MWh per household. This comprises all forms of energy used in our homes, businesses and for transport.

Six key findings

  • icon_oneCreated with Sketch. As a community we spend around $8.3 million each year on all forms of energy, which is nearly $6,000 per household every year.
  • icon_twoCreated with Sketch. Every house is responsible for emitting 10 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, enough to fill 10 large houses per dwelling.
  • icon_threeCreated with Sketch. Transportation accounts for half of all the energy we use and 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • icon_fourCreated with Sketch. 30% of our energy comes from the Electricity grid, but this accounts for nearly 60% of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • icon_fiveCreated with Sketch. After transport, heating and hot water use most energy in our homes.
  • icon_sixCreated with Sketch. In Winter, our peak use is about 30% more than an average summer day when solar generated electricity from local rooftops is becoming increasingly important.
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