Source: Australian Green Party
The ACT Government today announced that it will phase out fossil fuel gas by 2045 by electrifying Canberra over the next two decades.
Fossil-fuel gas currently accounts for 20% of the ACT’s emissions, so reducing Canberra’s gas reliance over the next two decades is a critical part of achieving the ACT’s commitment of net zero emissions by 2045.
Once again, we are being clear about the long term objective to prioritise the use of 100% renewable electricity and remove fossil-fuel gas from our city.
In reaching this policy decision, the Government has considered all options, including the possible use of hydrogen and biogas. Following that consideration, it is clear that electrification is the best path for our city to phase out fossil fuel gas.
As part of the initial phase of the transition, new “greenfields” suburbs will no longer be…
