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Major Update for State’s Gas Plan
- The Victorian government revised its gas plan to phase out gas hot water systems, allowing repairs until they can no longer be mended, with legislation starting on March 1, 2027.
- New homes built from January 1, 2027, will be all electric, providing significant annual savings for homeowners.
- The government's plan addresses a gas shortfall projected by the Australian Energy Market Operator by 2029, aiming to secure supply for industry while reducing household bills.
- Households will maintain gas heating and cooktops after earlier plans to phase them out were scrapped, responding to industry concerns.
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MSNVictoria significantly pulls back on its plan to phase out gas home appliances
The Victorian government has revised its plan to phase out gas appliances in homes and businesses, with scaled-back regulations to focus only on gas hot water systems.From March 1, 2027, gas hot water systems in Victorian homes and businesses will be replaced by electric alternatives, like a heat pump, once they reach their end of life.But earlier plans to replace gas home appliances with an electric substitute once they need fixing have been dr…
SEMMA praises gas-transition changes
A South East manufacturers’ group has welcomed the State Government’s “about face” on an immediate ban of gas appliances. The transition from gas to electric appliances reform package was announced on Tuesday 24 June, including the mandatory replacement of end-of-life gas hot water services with electric from March 2027. New homes and commercial structures built from 1 January 2027 will be required to be all-electric. Industry and Advanced Manuf…
New Victorian energy reforms unveiled - Energy Magazine
Image: tuiphotoengineer/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government has announced a set of new energy reforms aimed at securing the state’s gas supply, encouraging electrification and driving down energy bills. According to the State Government, […] The post New Victorian energy reforms unveiled appeared first on Energy Magazine.
Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals
The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water. The post Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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