New residential properties, as well as government buildings, will only be powered by electricity
Gas connections will be banned in Victorian homes and government buildings built from next year.plan to reach net zero emissionsThe government estimates households will save up to $1,000 off their annual energy bills – or $2,200 if they had solar installed – and reduce household emissions under the change.
The state’s energy minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, said the changes would help a new homeowner save on their energy bills. The Greens backed the reform but said the benefits would be undermined by the government’s backing of coal and gas projects such as gas drilling near the 12 Apostles.on new homes, which will be phased out this year.consider a ban on gas connectionsVictoria has the highest use of residential gas in Australia, with about 80% of homes connected. Gas remains the state’s dominant fuel source, particularly for heating homes during winter.
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