Residential

In Ireland, the sub-sector Residential (part of Buildings) was responsible for 6.71 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 11.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (7.57 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have decreased by 11.4%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 4.60 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions from fuel consumption (e.g. heating and cooking) in residential buildings. This sub-sector also includes emissions from mobile sources such as snow groomers and snowmobiles.