ACT cuts gas use 20% in shift to electric homes
The ACT has reduced gas consumption 20% since 2020. But converting older apartment blocks to electric remains its biggest barrier.
The ACT is leading Australia's energy transition. Emissions have dropped 47% since 1990.
The Territory reached 100% renewable electricity in 2020. The next big step is ditching gas.
Since setting a 2045 electrification target, households have responded. Gas connections have dropped 15%.
Overall gas consumption fell 20%. But older apartment buildings are proving stubborn.
Getting large groups of owners to agree on expensive upgrades is hard. This is true even though the technology exists.
The government is looking at strata laws and rules. Some need to change.
Others need to be brought in. This would help apartment electrification.
Ms Reeve warned that as more people leave gas networks, those who stay face rocketing bills. Renters and low-income households could be hit hardest.
- 20 percent since 2020
- Gas consumption cut
- 47 percent below 1990 levels
- Emissions reduction
- about 3 tonnes per year
- Per-person emissions now
- 15 percent
- Gas connections dropped
Why it mattersAs people leave gas networks, those who stay face rocketing bills to maintain aging pipes. Renters and low-income households could be hit hardest.
AustraliaThe ACT model shows Australia can shrink fossil fuel use with clear policy, but apartment residents across the country face rising costs unless governments act nationally to manage the shift.
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