Have your say on the ACT’s energy transition and plan to electrify the city

To help Canberra prepare for an all-electric future, we’re developing the Integrated Energy Plan which will step out the pathway to transform the Territory’s energy systems into the future and ensure a fair and equitable energy transition for all Canberrans.

The ACT Government has committed to transition away from fossil fuel gas by 2045 and is developing a plan to help us get there.

An Integrated Energy Plan Position Paper is now available on Your Say Conversations and government is seeking feedback on the ACT’s approach to electrification. The paper focuses on key actions out to 2030, with a plan to review progress and release further stages of the plan in the lead up to 2045.

Finding a way to electrify and transition off fossil fuel gas is a complex challenge that will require action from the whole Canberra community.

Some key transition challenges that we are seeking feedback on include:

• transitioning homes and businesses
• how to best support those who can least afford to pay
• building our future energy network to support increased electricity demand
• how to decommission the gas network
• finding solutions for hard to transition industry, businesses and buildings
• how to attract the right skills and workforce to support the change

Why is Canberra electrifying?

Powering our city with 100% renewable electricity is the best pathway towards becoming a net zero emissions city. This is because the technology and skills to support electrification, for the most part, already exist and are readily available for our community to take up. It will also help energy consumers to save money, and maintain an affordable, reliable, and efficient energy system over the long term.

About a third of Canberra households are already experiencing the benefits of an all-electric home. Even more are embracing sustainable technologies such as solar panels and home battery systems. These developments show that our city is already electrifying and Canberrans are more than willing to embrace the change.

We also know that consumers are already moving away from gas. As more consumers transition off gas, people remaining on the gas network are expected to see higher energy costs. Managing our city's transition off gas will not only help our climate, it will also make sure that the transition is fair for all Canberrans.

Find out more about the reasons the ACT Government’s decision to move to all-electric.

The Canberra community can now have their say and provide their ideas on the Position Paper and key action areas by:

• Completing an online survey
• Attending a webinar
• Sending a submission addressing the key consultation issues.

Find out more about the ACT Pathway to electrification and have your say.