Ten Victorian towns to lose piped gas as operator says networks too expensive to run
“Now we had to implement more price increases for customers, so we want to find a better option for them.
“Instead of continuing to increase prices in the future, we support our customers to switch to bottled LPG or electricity, and then to close CNG networks until the end of 2026.”
Marong constitutes about a quarter of the 1100 affected customers.Credit: Joe Armao
In 2023, Age reported Marong residents were prepared for 1000 dollar bills monthly invoices after a price increase by Tas GAS. A resident said they received an offer that would cost $ 30,000 to make electric.
The Sunday Energy Spokesman said the company will finance and coordinate the transition to bottled LPG for customers who still want to use their current heaters and quarries. The company will also help some costs of those who choose to electrify their property.
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“We understand that before the change, we will understand that it may be difficult to absorb emergencies for some customers and we will work closely with customers with financial difficulties,” he said.
“We will work closely with our customers to make a proper change and we believe it will be better with lower energy bills.”
Opposition Energy Spokesman David Davis said Victoria’s “anti -gas circle” decision.
“Families and small businesses will be left high and dry and will have to pay the price of the failure of labor,” he said.
“Considering the enemy climate in Victoria, the company will pull the pin. [Energy and Resources Minister] Lily D’Embrosio has determined that the climate and gas suppliers were separated. “
Minister of Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio.Credit: Chris Hopkins
The development comes after the Allan government’s scaling the swelling plans to force the households to change their households when they reach the end of life.
Gas heating and quarries have been removed from the scheme, gas hot water is gradually from 2027, but with exemptions for homes where the transition is very expensive or difficult.
As of March 1, 2027, more strict rules will be applied for rental properties. Hot water systems and heaters will need to be replaced with heat pumps and reversal air conditioners at the end of their lives.
At the beginning of a new lease agreement, all rental properties will have to have four -star water efficiency ratings, all external doors, windows and shower headings with draft sealing into the wall holes. The houseless house should have a ceiling insulation, which has a minimum degree of heat resistance.
The state government was contacted for the comment.
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