Reuters: Australian state bans gas to new homes from 2024 in push to cut emissions

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Australian state bans gas to new homes from 2024 in push to cut emissions

Reuters
July 28, 20231:27 AM EDT

SYDNEY, July 28 (Reuters) - The Australian state of Victoria will ban natural gas connections to new homes from next year as part of a plan to cut emissions and lower energy bills, the state climate action minister said on Friday.

Australia's second-most populous state is the country's largest consumer of natural gas with around 80% of homes connected but also has ambitious plans to reach net zero emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the federal government.

Minister for Climate Action Lily D'Ambrosio said on Friday that new homes requiring planning permits must connect to all-electric networks from January 2024.

The gas sector contributes 17% of the state's emissions.

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[Duppers]

1. GOOD! This should be a policy everywhere.

Most people don't know or believe that WE are killing ourselves, our children. And our burning fossil fuels is a main problem.

[OrlandoDem2]

2. Excellent! We need every corner of the planet reducing GHG emissions!!

And we need to increase carbon capture! Cutting emissions to zero does not eliminate what’s already out there.