Gas to Electric Conversions

Gas to Electric Conversions – Narooma, Moruya, Batemans Bay and Bermagui

Seeking to transition from gas to electricity on the NSW South Coast? Require the services of a licensed gas plumber in Narooma, Moruya, Batemans Bay, or Bermagui? Far South Plumbing – based in Narooma – provides gas to electric conversions on the NSW South Coast. We can also help you understand the various energy rebates and incentives available from the NSW Government.

Net Zero Emissions

The NSW Government is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The government’s strategy involves transitioning from fossil fuels, such as gas and coal, to more eco-friendly forms of energy, such as wind and solar (renewables). The NSW Government believes that gas still has a role to play until 2050.

Implications for South Coast Residents

Residents shouldn’t panic about the move away from gas but be mindful of the shift taking place in the Australian energy market (renewables are in; fossil fuels are on the outer). Many people on the South Coast have already shifted to solar (the most popular renewable energy source for homeowners).

Gas to Electric Conversions – A Practical Approach

The simple way to transition from gas to electricity is to replace old gas appliances (when they stop working) with new electric ones. The team at Far South Plumbing can assist by decommissioning the old gas appliance and connecting the new electric one (we work with trusted electricians). We also dispose of the old gas appliance for you.

Appliances We Convert from Gas to Electricity

Far South Plumbing is your trusted local plumber for gas to electric conversions on the NSW South Coast. We can help you covert the following appliances from gas to electricity:-

• Gas hot water systems
• Gas heating systems (ducted heating and hydronic)
• Add-on cooling systems
• Gas ovens, cooktops, and stoves
• Gas clothes dryers
• Gas fireplaces

We can also assist with the decommissioning of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.

NSW Government Incentives for Gas to Electric Conversions

The NSW Government provides several schemes that may assist in the transition from gas to electricity.

Emerging Energy Program

Residents in the Shire Council areas of Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, and Shoalhaven City can apply to join SolarHub’s Smart Distributed Batteries project, which is funded by the NSW Government. SolarHub is building a 6 MW virtual power plant (VPP) that connects and combines the solar storage batteries of multiple residents.

South Coast residents accepted into the Smart Distributed Batteries project could “be eligible to receive a point-of-sale discount of up to $4,950 for battery installation to pair with rooftop solar systems.” Further information on the project can be found at the SolarHub website: https://solarhub.net.au/smart_distributed_batteries_project/.

The NSW Government also provides information at: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/nsw-plans-and-progress/major-state-projects/shift-renewables/emerging-energy-program

Solar for Low Income Households Program

Eligible South Coast homeowner-occupiers receiving the Low Income Household Rebate* from the NSW Government can apply for a “free, fully installed, 3 kilowatt solar system.” Successful applicants must forgo the Low Income Household Rebate* for ten years.

* The Low Income Household Rebate is designed to assist with energy costs.

More information on the rebate swap can be found at: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/rebates-grants-and-schemes/rebate-swap-solar-and-energy-efficient-upgrades

A list of NSW Government rebates, grants, and schemes (that may assist with a gas-to-electric conversion) can be found at: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/rebates-grants-and-schemes.