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Electrification

All-electric homes save money and emissions. New gas connections should be banned
Governments could make it easier for people and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality. Here’s how.
Esther Suckling

Jun 19, 2023

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Gas

Victoria comes under pressure to ban new home gas connections
Pressure is building on Victoria to ramp up its gas phaseout, following reports of companies luring consumers to switch from electric appliances to gas.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 14, 2023

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Gas

ACT passes first law in Australia banning gas in new homes, as fossil empire strikes back
ACT votes through law to ban new gas connections for homes and businesses, in a major coup for electrification and a new blow to the fossil fuel lobby.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2023

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Electrification

Electric water heaters could do work of 2 million home batteries – and save billions
New study finds “smart” electric water heaters can store as much energy as more than 2 million batteries and save households billions a year on energy bills.
David Roche

Jun 5, 2023

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Gas

Fossil gas death spiral: Regulator caps exit fee to “socialise” cost of mass disconnection
Regulator sets exit fee for households seeking to quit gas as they electrify, and allows networks to impose higher fixed charges to recoup investments in face of death spiral.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2023

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Smart Energy

Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification
Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council set out policy recommendations to get Australia’s buildings net-zero ready, and save consumers money.
Amalyah Hart

Apr 27, 2023

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Solar

Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward
The current growth rates of solar alone will see the global energy sector decarbonised by mid-century.
Andrew Blakers

Apr 24, 2023

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ACT turns focus to old houses as it seeks to kick gas out of national capital
Canberra is aiming to be fossil fuel-free by 2045, and has struck a deal with Choice to help owners of existing homes make switch to electric.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 19, 2023

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Smart Energy

Australia can and should eradicate its gas supply gap – but not with more gas
New analysis shows future gas supply gaps could be eradicated by energy efficiency and electrification, while also alleviating the cost of living crisis.
Amandine Denis-Ryan & Kevin Morrison

Apr 3, 2023

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Smart Energy

Families need one stop shop, and budget support, to kick fossil fuels out of home
If the government is serious about cost-of-living relief and climate action, a bold plan to electrify Australian households is essential for May’s budget.
Allegra Spender

Mar 17, 2023

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