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Victoria Bans New Gas Hot Water Systems From 2027

New homes from 2027 must also be ‘all electric.’
Victoria Bans New Gas Hot Water Systems From 2027
A Rinnai gas hot water system is seen on a building in Albany, Western Australia, on Aug. 21, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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Victoria will ban new gas hot water systems from 2027, meaning residents will need to replace end-of-life appliances with an electric hot water device.

In addition, all newly built residential and commercial buildings will need to be completely electric.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]