{"id":106991,"date":"2025-10-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=106991"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:11:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T22:11:18","slug":"the-end-of-gas-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/the-end-of-gas-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"The End of Gas in Sydney? New Rules Could Change the City Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sydney has just taken a bold step to limit the use of gas in new buildings. In a move that&#8217;s set to reshape the city&#8217;s skyline, the <strong>City of Sydney Council<\/strong> voted to introduce planning controls that will prevent most new buildings from installing gas appliances. These changes, which take effect in 2027, are part of the council&#8217;s push to meet environmental goals, improve public health, and move away from fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Shift in Energy Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s be real, this isn\u2019t just about kitchens. While we\u2019ve been talking about gas stoves as villains when it comes to indoor air pollution and health, the push here is part of a much broader strategy. The idea is to reduce Australia\u2019s reliance on fossil fuels and push for cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. Yes, it\u2019s true that a lot of us still associate gas with comfort and cooking, but this move highlights a growing shift in how we think about energy in the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Australia&#39;s most woke council to BAN households from cooking with gas in a move that will outrage foodies &#8211; here&#39;s what you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JLVPixnd8N\">https:\/\/t.co\/JLVPixnd8N<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daily Mail Australia (@DailyMailAU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DailyMailAU\/status\/1983097425632825842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Health Risks of Gas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Sydney Council<\/a> follows similar initiatives in Melbourne and the <strong>Australian Capital Territory<\/strong>, where gas is gradually being phased out of new homes and businesses. Lord Mayor Clover Moore, who\u2019s long been an advocate for environmental change, was vocal about the decision, citing gas as a health hazard, especially for children. Studies show that gas stoves contribute to asthma in kids, and the council hopes that this move will help improve air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s also about economic considerations: with gas contracts becoming increasingly expensive, switching to electric alternatives might be a more cost-effective solution in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s Affected by the Ban?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, who\u2019s affected by this ban? <strong>New buildings in Sydney<\/strong>, both residential and commercial, will have to go all-electric from 2027 onward. This includes hotels, serviced apartments, and even outdoor spaces like courtyards. There is a little flexibility, though\u2014some kitchens in mixed-use developments may still use gas, provided they\u2019re built in a way that makes future electrification possible. It\u2019s a balancing act, ensuring that the transition happens without creating a mess of logistical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges and Criticism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But not everyone is happy about it. Critics argue that it could lead to higher construction costs and pose technical challenges for builders. After all, retrofitting buildings or installing completely new electrical systems can be tricky, especially in older structures. That said, the council is hoping that these hurdles will be outweighed by the long-term benefits of cleaner air, <strong>reduced carbon emissions<\/strong>, and energy-efficient homes and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead: A Global Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, this is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. In a world that\u2019s increasingly concerned with climate change and the impact of <strong>fossil fuels<\/strong>, Sydney\u2019s decision is a step in the right direction. And whether you\u2019re a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/gas-supply-crunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gas<\/a> or not, it\u2019s hard to ignore that cities around the world are pushing for change\u2014and Sydney is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider in the coming years as we make the shift toward electric energy. As we see more cities follow in Sydney\u2019s footsteps, it\u2019ll be interesting to see how this trend plays out and whether it inspires other countries to take action. There\u2019s no doubt about it\u2014things are changing, and in a big way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney will ban gas appliances in most new buildings from 2027, aiming to reduce emissions and improve public health as part of a larger environmental push.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":106992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-106991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106991"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":107021,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106991\/revisions\/107021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}