The gas supply to the WA coastal town of Esperance has officially been cut, after residents and businesses were transitioned to “alternatives,” mostly electrification.
“Energy transition first” as entire town goes gas-free, embraces electrification
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Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch your gas heater for an electric split system
Kicking gas out of your home can save you a lot of money. But where do you start? And how do you get the best bang for your buck?
Cooking with gas: How bad for your health is it, really?
Experts at UNSW maintain that cooking with gas is a net negative for health. So what is it about using gas stoves in the home that is so risky?
Want to minimise bill shock in an energy crisis? Quitting gas is a good start
New report finds homes using both electricity and gas face even steeper increases in their energy bills than those with electricity only, as high market prices start to hit.
Why this state government is kicking gas out of a big coastal community
An entire community of households and businesses is in the process of quitting the reticulated gas network, backed by state government.
Gas is neither natural nor cheap, but the industry spin is working on households
New research warns gas brand is “strong and stubborn”, and that asking people to give it up – either for economic or environmental reasons – is the wrong way to push for electrification.
UK energy crisis is a call to get homes off gas and onto energy efficiency
Like in Australia, most UK homes leak heat like a sieve and are hungry for gas, putting them on the front line of exposure to price shocks. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Ombudsman backs customer told it would cost $2,500 to cut gas connection
A South Australian solar home owner has lodged a complaint with the state’s energy ombudsman after being advised that disconnecting from gas would cost up to $2,500.
Giving gas the flick can save households thousands, study says
Study finds all-electric homes with solar and no gas appliances could save WA households up to $10,500 over 10 years compared to dual fuel homes without solar.
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances – which can reduce both costs and emissions.
