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The UK’s overall emissions fell by 9.1 million tonnes in 2018.
That’s according to a new release of statistics from the Department for Business. Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). which shows there was a 2.4% year-on-year decrease from 2017’s figures.
The department of government suggests the fall to 364.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2018 was largely a result of changes in the fuel mix used for electricity generation. as there was a general trend away from fossil fuel-fired power such as coal and gas in favour of more renewable electricity being produced.
The BEIS statistics show coal power dropped by a quarter over the period. while natural gas generation also fell by 3.8%.
Simultaneously renewable electricity production soared by 12%. making up a record level of 33% of power in 2018. up from 29.2% in 2017. due to increased wind. solar and plant biomass capacity.
In 2018. UK energy production was up 2.9% on a year earlier. The rise was driven by growth from primary oil. wind. solar and bioenergy and waste. Overall fossil fuel production increased but with coal reaching a record low.
It says despite this. fossil fuels remain the dominant source of energy supply – however. at 79.4% this is a record low level.
Final energy consumption rose by 1.1% as demand for heating increased during February and March 2018 with temperature adjusted final energy consumption up by 0.2% on 2017 levels.
