Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has called for greater developments to be made in renewable heat technology.
"More combined heat and power schemes, putting waste heat to better use. More district heating schemes are needed" he said.
"And more electric air and ground source heat pumps, drawing warmth from the outside world to heat indoors. Better insulation, smarter homes, and more energy efficient heating can help us to cut our energy demand."
The minister noted that research from British Gas shows that homeowners who install energy efficiency measures cut their gas consumption by 44%, showing that home improvements can be made and can be effective.
In addition, Mr Huhne said that electricity use could double by 2050 as the grid is used to heat homes and charge cars.
He stressed the need for low-cabon supply from renewable energy such as wind, wave, solar and micro-hydro power, as well as from nuclear and carbon capture storage.
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