Overview

• The council unanimously approved on June 23 a prohibition on gas stoves, heaters and cooktops in all new residential builds starting January 1, 2026.
• Six other New South Wales councils have already implemented similar bans on gas appliances in new homes.
• Independent analysis presented to the council indicates the switch to electric appliances will save the average household $626 annually on energy costs.
• Medical experts warn that gas cooking and heating release nitrogen dioxide, benzene and formaldehyde linked to asthma and other respiratory issues.
• City of Sydney intends to expand the restriction to new offices, hotels and serviced apartments by 2027 and is consulting on adding electric hot water requirements.