Are you seeking a solution to lower your cost of living while also contributing to protecting the planet? If so, it's worth considering transitioning to an all-electric home.

In this article, we will explore the concept of all-electric homes and the advantages they offer regarding our finances and the environment, based on a recent report by ABC. Get ready as we delve into the economic and environmental benefits and the role governments can play in facilitating this transition.

Did you know that if all Australian households, currently dependent on gas, were to switch to an all-electric system today, we could save over 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the next ten years? That's a remarkable reduction!

But it doesn't end there—this transition also brings lower energy costs. Electric appliances can accomplish the same tasks as their gas counterparts while consuming less energy, resulting in long-term savings.

Electric appliances use less energy than gas appliances to do the same job, making them cheaper to run. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ABC report highlights the environmental and financial benefits of transitioning away from gas in homes. With many Australian households struggling to pay rising energy bills, the potential to save money while making a positive environmental impact has never been more enticing.

However, going all-electric may seem daunting and inaccessible for many households. That's where government assistance comes into play, as they can help remove various hurdles to all-electric homes and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality.

For instance, Melbourne residents may consume significantly more gas compared to other regions due to cold winters. Still, the report found that those switching to electric appliances (or moving to an all-electric home) could save up to $13,900 over a decade. Households with rooftop solar will further increase these savings.

Nevertheless, various obstacles remain for households to make the switch, such as a lack of control for renters over appliance choice, added complexities in apartment living like the bundling of gas bills into body-corporate fees, space constraints for centralised electric heat pumps, upfront costs, and individuals who simply prefer cooking with gas.

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To facilitate the transition towards healthier, all-electric homes, the report suggests several government initiatives, such as:

• banning new gas connections to homes,
• providing tax write-offs for landlords on electric appliance investments,
• gradually requiring every rental property to be all-electric,
• and upgrading public housing to all-electric systems.

Additionally, federal government subsidies for low-interest loans for home electrification through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could prolong the financial assistance to households.

A crucial part of these initiatives involves communicating the benefits of electric appliances to the public. For example, the Ginninderry all-electric suburb of Canberra saw the percentage of potential homebuyers willing to consider an all-electric home increase from 67% to 88% after featuring cooking demonstrations on induction cooktops in the display village.

While the gas industry is keen on promoting 'green gas' solutions like biomethane or 'green' hydrogen, these options are far more expensive and have yet to be widely available.

Currently, more than three million Australian homes run exclusively on electricity. Encouraging the remaining 5 million homes to switch, backed by supportive government policies, can substantially improve household finances and the global environment.

Key Takeaways

• Switching from gas to electricity can save Australian households money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 30 million tonnes over the next ten years.
• Renters and those in apartment living situations often face hurdles when trying to convert to all-electric homes, such as control over appliances, cost, and space constraints.
• State governments can take action by banning new gas connections, providing tax incentives for landlords to upgrade properties to all-electric, and boosting public and community housing.
• The gas industry's suggestion of using 'green gas' is currently too expensive and not widely available, making all-electric homes a more viable solution for both cost and environmental benefits.

Based on the ABC report, transitioning to an all-electric home could be a viable and beneficial choice for numerous Australians. Now, members, we want to hear your perspective on this matter. Have you contemplated the idea of shifting from gas-powered to electric appliances? Please share your opinions and thoughts with us in the comments section below!

 

[Hilda6]

How things change. Our house is three years old and it was mandatory by council to have gas.

 

[Teddy is my boy]

l have had homes with town gas and bottled gas. The town gas worked out almost 5 times more expensive than the bottled Per annum.

 

[Carl23]

I have an electric/gas home. Gas hot water heating and stove top.
My gas bill is around $130 per qtr.My electric bill is in credit (sloar panels.)
Of the $130 gas account is an amount of $100 (slightly more some accounts as it is a daily charge for having ACCESS to the gas ,not usage.
When I told the Gas company I would be converting to an electric hot water storage system and a fully electric oven ,they said I will still be charged for the daily access charge as gas lines are available to my property.
Is this commercial bullying?
Carl

 

[Pistol]

Are you seeking a solution to lower your cost of living while also contributing to protecting the planet? If so, it's worth considering transitioning to an all-electric home.

In this article, we will explore the concept of all-electric homes and the advantages they offer regarding our finances and the environment, based on a recent report by ABC. Get ready as we delve into the economic and environmental benefits and the role governments can play in facilitating this transition.

Did you know that if all Australian households, currently dependent on gas, were to switch to an all-electric system today, we could save over 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the next ten years? That's a remarkable reduction!

But it doesn't end there—this transition also brings lower energy costs. Electric appliances can accomplish the same tasks as their gas counterparts while consuming less energy, resulting in long-term savings.

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Electric appliances use less energy than gas appliances to do the same job, making them cheaper to run. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ABC report highlights the environmental and financial benefits of transitioning away from gas in homes. With many Australian households struggling to pay rising energy bills, the potential to save money while making a positive environmental impact has never been more enticing.

However, going all-electric may seem daunting and inaccessible for many households. That's where government assistance comes into play, as they can help remove various hurdles to all-electric homes and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality.

For instance, Melbourne residents may consume significantly more gas compared to other regions due to cold winters. Still, the report found that those switching to electric appliances (or moving to an all-electric home) could save up to $13,900 over a decade. Households with rooftop solar will further increase these savings.

Nevertheless, various obstacles remain for households to make the switch, such as a lack of control for renters over appliance choice, added complexities in apartment living like the bundling of gas bills into body-corporate fees, space constraints for centralised electric heat pumps, upfront costs, and individuals who simply prefer cooking with gas.

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To facilitate the transition towards healthier, all-electric homes, the report suggests several government initiatives, such as:

• banning new gas connections to homes,
• providing tax write-offs for landlords on electric appliance investments,
• gradually requiring every rental property to be all-electric,
• and upgrading public housing to all-electric systems.

Additionally, federal government subsidies for low-interest loans for home electrification through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could prolong the financial assistance to households.

A crucial part of these initiatives involves communicating the benefits of electric appliances to the public. For example, the Ginninderry all-electric suburb of Canberra saw the percentage of potential homebuyers willing to consider an all-electric home increase from 67% to 88% after featuring cooking demonstrations on induction cooktops in the display village.

While the gas industry is keen on promoting 'green gas' solutions like biomethane or 'green' hydrogen, these options are far more expensive and have yet to be widely available.

Currently, more than three million Australian homes run exclusively on electricity. Encouraging the remaining 5 million homes to switch, backed by supportive government policies, can substantially improve household finances and the global environment.

Key Takeaways

• Switching from gas to electricity can save Australian households money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 30 million tonnes over the next ten years.
• Renters and those in apartment living situations often face hurdles when trying to convert to all-electric homes, such as control over appliances, cost, and space constraints.
• State governments can take action by banning new gas connections, providing tax incentives for landlords to upgrade properties to all-electric, and boosting public and community housing.
• The gas industry's suggestion of using 'green gas' is currently too expensive and not widely available, making all-electric homes a more viable solution for both cost and environmental benefits.

Based on the ABC report, transitioning to an all-electric home could be a viable and beneficial choice for numerous Australians. Now, members, we want to hear your perspective on this matter. Have you contemplated the idea of shifting from gas-powered to electric appliances? Please share your opinions and thoughts with us in the comments section below!

What goes around comes around. They told us get rid of your wood fired stoves and heaters to stop pollution and they would install gas stoves and heaters, now they want us to stop using gas and try their electricity.

 

[rehandra]

Are you seeking a solution to lower your cost of living while also contributing to protecting the planet? If so, it's worth considering transitioning to an all-electric home.

In this article, we will explore the concept of all-electric homes and the advantages they offer regarding our finances and the environment, based on a recent report by ABC. Get ready as we delve into the economic and environmental benefits and the role governments can play in facilitating this transition.

Did you know that if all Australian households, currently dependent on gas, were to switch to an all-electric system today, we could save over 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the next ten years? That's a remarkable reduction!

But it doesn't end there—this transition also brings lower energy costs. Electric appliances can accomplish the same tasks as their gas counterparts while consuming less energy, resulting in long-term savings.

View attachment 22832

Electric appliances use less energy than gas appliances to do the same job, making them cheaper to run. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ABC report highlights the environmental and financial benefits of transitioning away from gas in homes. With many Australian households struggling to pay rising energy bills, the potential to save money while making a positive environmental impact has never been more enticing.

However, going all-electric may seem daunting and inaccessible for many households. That's where government assistance comes into play, as they can help remove various hurdles to all-electric homes and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality.

For instance, Melbourne residents may consume significantly more gas compared to other regions due to cold winters. Still, the report found that those switching to electric appliances (or moving to an all-electric home) could save up to $13,900 over a decade. Households with rooftop solar will further increase these savings.

Nevertheless, various obstacles remain for households to make the switch, such as a lack of control for renters over appliance choice, added complexities in apartment living like the bundling of gas bills into body-corporate fees, space constraints for centralised electric heat pumps, upfront costs, and individuals who simply prefer cooking with gas.

View attachment 22845​

To facilitate the transition towards healthier, all-electric homes, the report suggests several government initiatives, such as:

• banning new gas connections to homes,
• providing tax write-offs for landlords on electric appliance investments,
• gradually requiring every rental property to be all-electric,
• and upgrading public housing to all-electric systems.

Additionally, federal government subsidies for low-interest loans for home electrification through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could prolong the financial assistance to households.

A crucial part of these initiatives involves communicating the benefits of electric appliances to the public. For example, the Ginninderry all-electric suburb of Canberra saw the percentage of potential homebuyers willing to consider an all-electric home increase from 67% to 88% after featuring cooking demonstrations on induction cooktops in the display village.

While the gas industry is keen on promoting 'green gas' solutions like biomethane or 'green' hydrogen, these options are far more expensive and have yet to be widely available.

Currently, more than three million Australian homes run exclusively on electricity. Encouraging the remaining 5 million homes to switch, backed by supportive government policies, can substantially improve household finances and the global environment.

Key Takeaways

• Switching from gas to electricity can save Australian households money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 30 million tonnes over the next ten years.
• Renters and those in apartment living situations often face hurdles when trying to convert to all-electric homes, such as control over appliances, cost, and space constraints.
• State governments can take action by banning new gas connections, providing tax incentives for landlords to upgrade properties to all-electric, and boosting public and community housing.
• The gas industry's suggestion of using 'green gas' is currently too expensive and not widely available, making all-electric homes a more viable solution for both cost and environmental benefits.

Based on the ABC report, transitioning to an all-electric home could be a viable and beneficial choice for numerous Australians. Now, members, we want to hear your perspective on this matter. Have you contemplated the idea of shifting from gas-powered to electric appliances? Please share your opinions and thoughts with us in the comments section below!

Got rid of my barely used almot new gas heater four years ago and just use the reverse cycld air con. Do not use my gas top as now have an induction. Only gas we use is for hot water.

 

[glennkidd]

All this madness to save what... 30millions tons of life supporting CO2 over 10 years????
That's a thimble in the ocean of CO2 on this planet that is laughing at us.

 

[Helen4]

The cost of installing an induction top was nearly as much as the appliance!

 

[Bridgit]

Well I am rural and we have gas stove and water heating - 2 cylinders per year.
We have lost grid power here up to 10 days many times in 24 years - thank god for gas!
We will never get rid of our gas appliances - in the event we are forced, well, we will go over to wood fired cooking and wood fired water heating - it won't be onerous because we grew up with wood fired everything.

 

[mylittletibbies]

How things change. Our house is three years old and it was mandatory by council to have gas.

My only has usage is my hot plates, the oven is electric and I have an instantaneous gas hot water system which we were told was much cheaper than electric storage.
Advice changes all the time, what are you supposed to believe.

 

[Thecheesequeen]

When we moved to our present home in 1997 there was no gas available so I had to use an electric stove, and how I hated it! In 2007 mains gas became available so we converted to gas for heating and cooking (and later for hot water, after our electric hot water system needed replacing). I was thankful to have a gas stove again, and would hate to have to get rid of it. It’s instant and so much easier to control than standard electric burners. That’s why professional chefs prefer gas. Mind you, I have no experience of conduction cookers, so cannot compare those with gas. Gas prices have risen incredibly since we first converted, so I might be quite happy with electric heating and hot water again, but I absolutely want to retain gas cooking.

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

Fairly obvious Greenoid puff-piece.
Not even a pretence of fairness; seriously, SDC?

 

[Jest]

Are you seeking a solution to lower your cost of living while also contributing to protecting the planet? If so, it's worth considering transitioning to an all-electric home.

In this article, we will explore the concept of all-electric homes and the advantages they offer regarding our finances and the environment, based on a recent report by ABC. Get ready as we delve into the economic and environmental benefits and the role governments can play in facilitating this transition.

Did you know that if all Australian households, currently dependent on gas, were to switch to an all-electric system today, we could save over 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the next ten years? That's a remarkable reduction!

But it doesn't end there—this transition also brings lower energy costs. Electric appliances can accomplish the same tasks as their gas counterparts while consuming less energy, resulting in long-term savings.

View attachment 22832

Electric appliances use less energy than gas appliances to do the same job, making them cheaper to run. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ABC report highlights the environmental and financial benefits of transitioning away from gas in homes. With many Australian households struggling to pay rising energy bills, the potential to save money while making a positive environmental impact has never been more enticing.

However, going all-electric may seem daunting and inaccessible for many households. That's where government assistance comes into play, as they can help remove various hurdles to all-electric homes and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality.

For instance, Melbourne residents may consume significantly more gas compared to other regions due to cold winters. Still, the report found that those switching to electric appliances (or moving to an all-electric home) could save up to $13,900 over a decade. Households with rooftop solar will further increase these savings.

Nevertheless, various obstacles remain for households to make the switch, such as a lack of control for renters over appliance choice, added complexities in apartment living like the bundling of gas bills into body-corporate fees, space constraints for centralised electric heat pumps, upfront costs, and individuals who simply prefer cooking with gas.

View attachment 22845​

To facilitate the transition towards healthier, all-electric homes, the report suggests several government initiatives, such as:

• banning new gas connections to homes,
• providing tax write-offs for landlords on electric appliance investments,
• gradually requiring every rental property to be all-electric,
• and upgrading public housing to all-electric systems.

Additionally, federal government subsidies for low-interest loans for home electrification through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could prolong the financial assistance to households.

A crucial part of these initiatives involves communicating the benefits of electric appliances to the public. For example, the Ginninderry all-electric suburb of Canberra saw the percentage of potential homebuyers willing to consider an all-electric home increase from 67% to 88% after featuring cooking demonstrations on induction cooktops in the display village.

While the gas industry is keen on promoting 'green gas' solutions like biomethane or 'green' hydrogen, these options are far more expensive and have yet to be widely available.

Currently, more than three million Australian homes run exclusively on electricity. Encouraging the remaining 5 million homes to switch, backed by supportive government policies, can substantially improve household finances and the global environment.

Key Takeaways

• Switching from gas to electricity can save Australian households money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 30 million tonnes over the next ten years.
• Renters and those in apartment living situations often face hurdles when trying to convert to all-electric homes, such as control over appliances, cost, and space constraints.
• State governments can take action by banning new gas connections, providing tax incentives for landlords to upgrade properties to all-electric, and boosting public and community housing.
• The gas industry's suggestion of using 'green gas' is currently too expensive and not widely available, making all-electric homes a more viable solution for both cost and environmental benefits.

Based on the ABC report, transitioning to an all-electric home could be a viable and beneficial choice for numerous Australians. Now, members, we want to hear your perspective on this matter. Have you contemplated the idea of shifting from gas-powered to electric appliances? Please share your opinions and thoughts with us in the comments section below!

go back to coal fired. i loved my coal range which heated the water as well back in NZ.

 

[mylittletibbies]

d

go back to coal fired. i loved my coal range which heated the water as well back in NZ.

Oh dear no, coal is a dirty word, might upset the greenies

 

[Gazman]

Are you seeking a solution to lower your cost of living while also contributing to protecting the planet? If so, it's worth considering transitioning to an all-electric home.

In this article, we will explore the concept of all-electric homes and the advantages they offer regarding our finances and the environment, based on a recent report by ABC. Get ready as we delve into the economic and environmental benefits and the role governments can play in facilitating this transition.

Did you know that if all Australian households, currently dependent on gas, were to switch to an all-electric system today, we could save over 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the next ten years? That's a remarkable reduction!

But it doesn't end there—this transition also brings lower energy costs. Electric appliances can accomplish the same tasks as their gas counterparts while consuming less energy, resulting in long-term savings.

View attachment 22832

Electric appliances use less energy than gas appliances to do the same job, making them cheaper to run. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ABC report highlights the environmental and financial benefits of transitioning away from gas in homes. With many Australian households struggling to pay rising energy bills, the potential to save money while making a positive environmental impact has never been more enticing.

However, going all-electric may seem daunting and inaccessible for many households. That's where government assistance comes into play, as they can help remove various hurdles to all-electric homes and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality.

For instance, Melbourne residents may consume significantly more gas compared to other regions due to cold winters. Still, the report found that those switching to electric appliances (or moving to an all-electric home) could save up to $13,900 over a decade. Households with rooftop solar will further increase these savings.

Nevertheless, various obstacles remain for households to make the switch, such as a lack of control for renters over appliance choice, added complexities in apartment living like the bundling of gas bills into body-corporate fees, space constraints for centralised electric heat pumps, upfront costs, and individuals who simply prefer cooking with gas.

View attachment 22845​

To facilitate the transition towards healthier, all-electric homes, the report suggests several government initiatives, such as:

• banning new gas connections to homes,
• providing tax write-offs for landlords on electric appliance investments,
• gradually requiring every rental property to be all-electric,
• and upgrading public housing to all-electric systems.

Additionally, federal government subsidies for low-interest loans for home electrification through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could prolong the financial assistance to households.

A crucial part of these initiatives involves communicating the benefits of electric appliances to the public. For example, the Ginninderry all-electric suburb of Canberra saw the percentage of potential homebuyers willing to consider an all-electric home increase from 67% to 88% after featuring cooking demonstrations on induction cooktops in the display village.

While the gas industry is keen on promoting 'green gas' solutions like biomethane or 'green' hydrogen, these options are far more expensive and have yet to be widely available.

Currently, more than three million Australian homes run exclusively on electricity. Encouraging the remaining 5 million homes to switch, backed by supportive government policies, can substantially improve household finances and the global environment.

Key Takeaways

• Switching from gas to electricity can save Australian households money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by 30 million tonnes over the next ten years.
• Renters and those in apartment living situations often face hurdles when trying to convert to all-electric homes, such as control over appliances, cost, and space constraints.
• State governments can take action by banning new gas connections, providing tax incentives for landlords to upgrade properties to all-electric, and boosting public and community housing.
• The gas industry's suggestion of using 'green gas' is currently too expensive and not widely available, making all-electric homes a more viable solution for both cost and environmental benefits.

Based on the ABC report, transitioning to an all-electric home could be a viable and beneficial choice for numerous Australians. Now, members, we want to hear your perspective on this matter. Have you contemplated the idea of shifting from gas-powered to electric appliances? Please share your opinions and thoughts with us in the comments section below!

 

[Gazman]

What happens when power is out?

 

[Colette 3799]

We moved from an all electric home to gas/electric a year ago and our costs have reduced dramatically. I really don’t want to go all electric again but I read yesterday that they are looking at 2050 for it to happen so I won’t be worrying about by then lol

 

[Gazman]

We moved from an all electric home to gas/electric a year ago and our costs have reduced dramatically. I really don’t want to go all electric again but I read yesterday that they are looking at 2050 for it to happen so I won’t be worrying about by then lol

I think you have answered my question. I'd like someone to explain why and when electric prices will drop. They are always going upwards and onwards. Seems that way anyhow.

 

[Macarj]

I got rid of gas when the bottle cost went from $60 to $200 in a few years

 

[Trudi]

What happens when power is out?

Unless you have bottled gase, when the power is out your heating, hot water and stoves are out too, as they all rely on electricity to run. To make it even worse, when the power comes back on, I have to reset the temperature for my hot water as I rather not shower in cold water.