Switching from Gas
Electric appliances (powered by 100% renewable electricity in the ACT) are more efficient than natural gas appliances. They also offer lower running costs over time and could be better for your family’s health. You can prepare for a future free from gas. And we’ll help you get there.
Make your next choice electric
The ACT Government has partnered with Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, to create an online experience – Make Your Next Choice Electric. The tool helps Canberra households to create their own energy transition plan and switch off gas.
Our pathway to electrification
When you can, switch from gas to all-electric appliances. They’re better for the environment and your health. Electric appliances are more efficient than gas appliances and their operation is carbon-neutral when powered by the ACT’s 100% renewable electricity.
The ACT will transition away from fossil fuel gas to renewable electricity by 2045, so when you’re upgrading appliances consider making your next choice electric.
We welcomed community feedback on a regulation to prevent new gas connections in the ACT during 3 March – 20 April 2023. The Issues Paper is now available on YourSay Conversations.
The ACT Government, in collaboration with Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, has created a new online tool to help make the switch from gas to electric an easier transition for Canberrans. Visit Powering Canberra: Our pathway to electrification to learn about how and why to make the switch and use the new tool to create your own energy transition plan and map out your energy journey.
Find out what else the ACT Government is doing to provide cleaner energy.
Did you know?
Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It is made up of a mixture of gases including methane, ethane, butane and propane. The primary gas is methane. Combustion of methane produces carbon dioxide which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Households
Replace old gas appliances with the most efficient electric systems you can afford. Choose efficient electric appliances when you renovate or next need to replace an appliance. Use our new online tool to get an estimate on how much money you will save by swapping out gas for electric appliances.
You'll future proof your home, save money and make your home more environmentally friendly and healthy.
The cost of gas continues to rise. Newer electric appliances tend to use less energy, which makes them cheaper to run than gas. You’ll also be able to close your gas account and pay only one supply charge for electricity. If you have solar you can further reduce your bills by using the electricity you generate to run your appliances during the day.
Plus, you could improve your indoor air quality and safety. Some gas appliances can release dangerous gases including carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. Research says that gas in the home can worsen asthma symptoms. Open flames for cooking can also be dangerous, especially for children.
Get started by:
- taking simple steps to make your home more efficient
- looking for rebates and support available through our programs
- coming to a Sustainable Home Advice workshop on all-electric homes
- asking the Sustainable Home Advice team for advice.
Did you know?
Even after paying to switch to new electric appliances, households could be $8,900 better off over 15 years – even more if solar is installed. Read more about the modelling [PDF 2.9MB].
Businesses
It’s time for businesses to act too. Start planning to switch from gas now.
We’ll be working with industry groups to help businesses and trades understand the importance of installing electric appliances.
Get started by:
- looking for rebates and support available through our programs.
- booking an assessment through our Sustainable Business Program.
- visiting Powering Canberra: Our pathway to electrification to map out your business’s electrification journey.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.