Minns criticised council’s gas ban as an ‘overstep’. Developers say it’s a no-brainer

Sydney council prohibits gas in all new homes from 2026

Minns criticised council’s gas ban as an ‘overstep’. Developers say it’s a no-brainer

The City of Sydney has mandated that new residential developments will have to use electric cooktops, ovens and space heating from January 1, 2026, and be entirely gas free from the following year.

Sydney City wants to electrify all new large commercial buildings from 2027

Sydney City wants all new DAs for large commercial and hotel buildings to be electrified from January 1, 2027. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Sydney City council is setting its sights on the electrification of new buildings from January 1, 2027, and phase out the use of gas. As of  January 1, 2026, new residential developments will need to have electric indoor cooking and heating appliances. Council is planning to add outdoor appliances (…

Paul Nicolaou slams City of Sydney’s gas ban, warns of blow to hospitality sector

Business Sydney executive director Paul Nicolaou has criticised the City of Sydney’s new “all-electric” policy, warning it could force restaurants out of the city and impose significant costs on small businesses. The plan, passed unanimously by council, bans gas connections in new residential developments and limits food and beverage venues in mixed-use buildings to a single gas connection from December 31. It aims to improve indoor air quality …

New South Wales councils not waiting for government to mandate electrification

With just 54 months until New South Wales reaches its 2030 50% emissions reduction target, five councils are taking matters into their own hands to mandate the electrification of all new buildings, except industrial.With just 54 months until New South Wales (NSW) reaches its 2030 50% emissions reduction target, five councils are taking matters into their own hands to mandate the electrification of all new buildings, except industrial, with the l…

Sydney seeks all-electric building mandate - Ecogeneration

Image: Africa Studio/stock.adobe.comThe City of Sydney will require all new residential buildings to be fully electric from 1 January 2026, with similar rules for large commercial buildings and hotels in 2027. Under the first stage, electric cooktops, ovens and space heating must be used in all new residential builds. A second proposal, now open for consultation, would extend this to outdoor appliances and to new commercial buildings over 1,000 …