Gas phase out

In a bold and impactful move, the Labor Andrews government of Victoria has announced a ban on gas connections in new homes and government businesses starting from January 1, 2024. This decision aims to steer the state's housing stock away from reliance on fossil fuels, demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable and greener future.
The ban's primary objective revolves around weaning Victoria off the carbon-intensive resource of natural gas, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. By eliminating gas connections in newly built homes and government establishments, the government is taking a step towards reducing the state's carbon footprint and moving closer to its renewable energy targets. By gradually shifting away from fossil fuels and the adoption of alternative energy sources such as electricity and renewable technologies, the shift aligns with the global trend towards renewable energy and acknowledges the pressing need to address climate change. The ban is a definitive step to drive the state's housing stock towards a more sustainable future. Increasingly, residential buildings are being designed and constructed with energy-efficient features, including solar panels, battery storage systems, and electric heating and cooling solutions. By prohibiting gas connections, the government ensures that new homes are built and powered with sustainable energy sources from Day One.