Living costs in outer suburbs would be slashed under plan to ‘electrify everything’, analysis finds
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from on (#5Z5R1)
Fitting every home with solar panels and batteries and replacing gas devices and petrol cars could save households more than $5,000 a year
A plan to electrify everything" with rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles would save households across the country more than $5,000 a year and particularly benefit those living in outer Melbourne suburbs, according to a new analysis.
Electrification would involve fitting every home with solar panels and batteries and replacing gas devices - cooktops, hot water and heating systems - and petrol cars with electric models.
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