Victorian households will be able to claim rebates of up to $150 each for electric induction cooktops, as part of the state government’s bid to end consumer gas use, but energy producers warn the move will increase the state’s reliance on coal-fired power.

Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said on Thursday the rebates, of $80 to $150, will be available from next year through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, which already offers similar deals for heat pumps and reverse-cycle air conditioners.