prepared may 2006 version 1 electricity facts at a glance generation over 90 of generated in victoria is from brown coal consumption the manufacturing sector largest consumer 39 followed by residential 21 and commercial sectors 20 use within power plants loss during transmission distribution accounts for approximately 16 expected to grow 11 15 next 10 years greenhouse gas emissions burning fossil fuels such as increases concentration gases atmosphere contributing climate change produces more per unit mwh than either black or natural 50 s this fact sheet one series developed commissioner environmental sustainability part preparation first comprehensive state environment report major undertaking aimed improving our understanding on its health tool ensure protection present future generations due