Switch On Gas - Australia's strategy to improve the energy efficiency of gas appliances and equipment 2005-2015

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Background

This Strategy was prepared as part of the Gas Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (GAEEEP). Switch On Gas was developed by George Wilkenfeld & Associates and approved and released by the Ministerial Council on Energy in December 2004.

Summary

The main objective of the Switch on Gas ten year strategic plan is to implement a nationally consistent regulation scheme for energy efficiency of gas appliances and equipment. This strategy is an important part of the package of measures being implemented by the MCE under the National Framework for Energy Efficiency.

By progressively increasing the energy efficiency of gas appliances and equipment beyond business as usual levels, Switch on Gas responds to the evolving needs of the community by providing world class energy efficient gas products. Switch on Gas will also make a contribution to national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas currently supplies about 30% of total household energy in Australia. Within 20 years it is projected that Switch on Gas has the potential to reduce the expenditure on natural gas of Australian consumers by up to $115 million per annum and consumption by over 5% below business as usual.

The development of Switch on Gas has involved considerable consultation with industry and the community, as well as a review of the existing regulations in each of the states and territories, and in New Zealand. Switch on Gas identifies the constituent parts of the Gas Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program. These will be detailed more specifically in three year work plans over the life of the strategic plan.

This page last modified 23 June 2006