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ACT net‑zero climate strategy

Overview

In late July 2026 the Australian Capital Territory government released a 10‑year Climate Change Strategy (2026‑2036) that set a net‑zero emissions target for 2045 and outlined actions across eight sectors, including a Sustainable Apartments Program to replace natural‑gas heating with electricity, expanded walking and cycling infrastructure, EV chargers, carbon‑offsets and local battery projects.

A few weeks later, in early August, the ACT issued a discussion paper proposing the phased shutdown of its gas network and a ban on new gas appliances by 2045. The paper noted a steep decline in household gas use and emissions, and suggested encouraging electric alternatives at the point of sale rather than an outright ban, aiming to meet the net‑zero goal and lower household energy costs.

Together, the two releases show the ACT moving from a broad strategic framework to concrete policy steps focused on eliminating gas use as a key component of its overall climate‑action plan.

Entities

Suzanne Orr · Australian Capital Territory Government · Evoenergy · Australian Energy Market Operator

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ACT Government moves to shut gas network and ban new gas appliances

    The ACT government plans to shut parts of its gas network from the mid‑2030s and phase out new gas appliances, aiming for net‑zero emissions by 2045.

  2. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Australian Capital Territory launches 10‑year climate strategy

    The Australian Capital Territory unveiled a 10‑year climate strategy targeting net‑zero by 2045, outlining emission cuts, resilience actions and a permanent program to help apartments switch off gas.

Sources

canberratimes.com.au · the-riotact.com