Cooking with gas is on the way out in Victoria, with homes built from the start of next year to only be powered by electricity.
The changes will help the state reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2045, the energy minister says.Gas cooking and heating will be a thing of the past in new homes in Victoria from 2024, as part of the state's plan to reach net zero.
The government is also updating its gas substitution roadmap, which will be released later this year.The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association criticised the ban, saying the government should instead introduce renewable gas such as hydrogen into the system. Daniel Wild, deputy executive director of conservative think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, described the ban as "fundamentally out of step with community expectations".But other groups are backing the changes, with Environment Victoria describing it as a vital step towards ending the state's addiction to gas.
"The updated gas substitution roadmap must set out a clear strategy for managing this transition in an orderly but accelerated manner." "State and federal governments must continue to engage with industry stakeholders to develop comprehensive policies that consider the varied energy requirements of different consumers and building types," chief executive Michaela Lihou said.
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