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Heating demand for different technologies and levels of insulation, United Kingdom

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Heating demand (kWh/year)

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  • Gas boiler (92% efficient)
  • Direct electric heating (100% efficient)
  • Heat pump (air-source, 250% efficient)
  • Heat pump (ground-source, 320% efficient)

Heating energy cost for different technologies and levels of insulation in selected countries

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USD/year

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  • Gas boiler (92% efficient)
  • Direct electric heating (100% efficient)
  • Heat pump (air-source, 250% efficient)
  • Heat pump (ground-source, 320% efficient)

Energy intensity per floor area of residential space heating in selected IEA countries, 2000-2018

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GJ/m2

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  • 2000
  • 2018

Current limits on hydrogen blending in natural gas networks and gas demand per capita in selected locations

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  • Blend limit
  • Blend limit under certain conditions
  • Per capita gas demand (right axis)

Limits on hydrogen blending in natural gas networks, 2018

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%

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  • All gas
  • Allowable under certain circumstances

District heating's share of residential energy demand and share of fossil fuel in district heating, 2017

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%

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  • Share district heat in residential energy consumption
  • Share of fossil fuels in district heating generation