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As South Australians head toward a state election, one question stands out: why are families paying so much for gas when more than half of homes already have rooftop solar?
South Australians proudly lead the nation in solar and are investing in home batteries at a rapid rate, yet they are stuck with high gas bills instead of using their own clean power to run affordable, all-electric homes.
Other states are helping families make the switch. South Australia is falling behind.
It’s time for the SA Government to step up and support household electrification.
South Australians are doing their bit by investing in batteries and solar, but with the recent interest rate hike adding hundreds of dollars a year to the average mortgage, SA families are feeling the squeeze like never before.
While we can’t control global energy markets or the RBA, we can control how much we pay to the gas companies. Every dollar spent on a de facto "Gas Tax" is a dollar that could be helping young families or retirees who are struggling to make ends meet.
Rewiring Australia modelling shows SA households could save thousands each year by switching to efficient electric appliances powered by solar and batteries.
Use our 2-minute calculator to see how much of your costly annual energy bill is just a 'Gas Tax'.
Save up to $2,500 a year.
*Fully electrified Adelaide homes with solar and battery.
Save around $800 a year.
Switch gas heating to efficient reverse-cycle air-conditioning.
Save $400–$700 a year.
Switch gas heating to efficient reverse-cycle air-conditioning.
Save $270 a year in gas charges.
Go induction and disconnect from gas entirely.
South Australia already leads the nation in renewable electricity - renewables regularly provide 100% of the state’s energy needs and its 100% net renewable target for 2027 is commendable.
But households are missing out.
The only thing standing between SA families and the lowest bills in the country is the upfront cost to make the switch to electrify their homes. Other states are backing electrification and ending our reliance on gas.
It’s time for the SA Government to step up.
Rewiring Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing the people, households and communities in the energy system. We empirically demonstrate and communicate the cost savings, emissions reductions, and energy system benefits of electrification.
Rewiring Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live, meet and work and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Rewiring Australia is a member of Climate Action Network Australia.
Rewiring Australia is an Australian charity registered with the ACNC with Deductible Gift Recipient status (ABN 18 664 239 196). All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Contact us: electrify@rewiringaustralia.org
