Melbourne Power Grid Struggles With Electric Heating Demand
The power grid in parts of Melbourne is struggling to support the transition from gas to electric heating. Resident Marie Slacco reported that her split system heating failed during a cold snap, prompting her to consider returning to gas.
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2GB Sydney
“governments are pushing households off gas and the pitch is simple. They say ditching gas and going electric is cleaner and cheaper. But in parts of Melbourne the power grid is starting to struggle to keep up.”
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