Complex issues: how to get your apartment block off gas – before it’s too late
Electrifying your block of flats could cut emissions and save money. Don’t wait to plan the change
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Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint
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Around Australia, homes are getting off gas. Gas cooktops are being swapped for induction stoves, gas hot water replaced by heat pumps, and gas space heating with reverse cycle air conditioners.
In combination with solar panels, batteries and better insulation, electrification saves money, cuts emissions and makes homes healthier to live in.
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