Analysis of fuel and energy transition in Lithuanian households sector and its sustainable development in compliance with the EU policy

In article, the sustainable development of Lithuanian and European households were overviewed and recent analysis of Lithuanian households sector was carried out. Dwellings were sorted by the year of construction. Distribution of households by dwelling type and heated area was assessed. Final fuel and energy consumption and distribution by different consumer groups were shown. In 2009-2012 final fuel and energy consumption of Lithuanian households comprised about 65 PJ or 33% of all final consumption. Household׳s energy consumption by different energy sources was disclosed. In 2012 about 36.5% of household׳s energy consumption belonged to solid biofuels and about 31.7% to heat energy. Electricity consumptions of households and electricity prices for household consumers were indicated and comparisons with EU-27 countries were made. Lithuanian RES flows diagram was constructed and RES share for households was revealed. The reduction of greenhouse gases emissions in Lithuania and other European countries was indicated.