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Energy consumption of domestic water heating
Energy consumption of domestic water heating comprises the energy used for heating water. The majority of residential buildings in Finland have central heating system by water circulation in which case water is heated with the same main energy source. Major dry heating systems are direct electrical heating, stove heating and air circulation central heating. In these systems, water is usually heated using a separate electrical storage boiler (hot water tank).
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Jaa