Why it matters: Methane is less carbon intensive than coal but still releases carbon when burned
Context: Victoria and ACT have put in place bans on gas in new homes
What comes next? The imperative to accelerate progress towards net-zero emissions is increasing
Sydney’s city council will consider banning gas connections to new homes, becoming the first major jurisdiction to follow the Victorian government’s decision to stop residential hook-ups to the fossil fuel.
The gas industry said City of Sydney’s decision would limit residents’ access to renewable energy options.
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Ben Potter was a senior writer at The Australian Financial Review.
