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Infographic: Public policies to promote energy transition in the residential sector

In a global scenario where the transition towards clean and sustainable energies is advancing strongly, it is important to promote national strategies and policies that allow increasing residential electrification to face the challenges of the transition and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Infographic: Greenhouse gas emissions inside homes

For the first time, residential emissions from cooking have been quantified in three Latin American countries (Chile, Colombia and Brazil), providing key data for updating national emissions inventories and meeting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitments. Preliminary analyses reveal that gas stoves generate emissions even when not in use, indicating a significant level of pollutant leakage. In Chile, gas stoves are estimated to emit 285,729 tonnes of CO2 per year, while in Brazil, homes using natural gas have higher methane concentrations and nitrogen dioxide levels close to WHO limits, which could affect residents’ health.

REPORT: Current Status - Residential Electrification in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia

The "Residential Energy Transformation: Electrification of Stoves and Cooktops in Latin America" project, through this report, has outlined the level of residential electrification specifically in cooking and heating devices in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, identified information gaps, and contributed new data to help bridge these gaps.

DIAGNOSTIC REPORT CHILE

Chile is moving toward the adoption of renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, although its residential sector still relies on biomass, electricity, and liquefied petroleum gas. This report examines the energy matrix and provides recommendations to facilitate the transition from gas to electricity for heating and cooking.

DIAGNOSTIC REPORT COLOMBIA

Colombia, a country with rich cultural diversity and a complex political and climatic environment, has faced significant challenges such as armed conflict and political instability. However, it has made progress in political reforms and human rights. Its varied climate and housing distribution reflect the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, with housing characteristics differing across the country's six climatic regions.

DIAGNOSTIC REPORT BRAZIL

Brazil, a vast federal republic with 26 states and a population of over 203 million, is the world’s ninth-largest economy. Its population is mainly concentrated in the southeastern and northeastern regions, with São Paulo as the most populous state. Politically, Brazil is composed of autonomous municipalities governed by mayors and local legislatures. Climatically, Brazil has a diverse range including tropical, dry, and temperate climates, with the Amazon dominating the humid tropical areas.