Currently, about half of all Australian homes are connected to polluting gas for their heating, cooking or hot water. Most of these are in Australia’s southeast, where gas use and power bills are also the most costly in winter.
To reduce power bills, create healthier homes and slash climate pollution, we can completely phase out gas from our homes and commercial buildings. We can electrify Australian homes and workplaces, starting right now, by replacing gas appliances with more efficient electric ones. The technologies needed are proven and widely available, like induction cooktops, reverse cycle air conditioning and electric heat pumps.
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Victoria are leading the nation by requiring new homes to be all-electric and ending new gas connections. Many local governments are also leading the charge, but going all-electric requires coordinated action from governments.
