  This study explores the historical emission patterns and decarbonization
efforts of China and India, the largest emerging emitters in residential
building operations. Using a novel carbon intensity model and structural
decomposition approach, it assesses the operational decarbonization progress
over the past two decades. Results show significant decarbonization, with China
and India collectively reducing 1498.3 and 399.7 MtCO2, respectively.
Electrification notably contributed to decarbonizing space cooling and
appliances in both countries.
