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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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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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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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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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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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