Assessing home electrical capacity and upgrades

Hello! This is Episode 345, and in it, I’m talking with Brendan Lang from Get Off Gas.

Brendan is an electrician and is joining me to talk about how we can get off gas in our existing homes, and when renovating or building our homes, and choose to electrify our homes instead.

I believe we should be getting off gas, improving the energy efficiency of our homes and reducing their energy consumption overall. And then supplying that energy via renewable sources such as localised solar systems, or through green power from the grid.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/345].

Did you know that in many locations around Australia, gas infrastructure is slowly being phased out for new developments, and gas appliances are being banned for installation in new homes. Councils are making the call to prevent developers from including gas services in subdivisions, or for gas to be connected in certain projects.

In May 2023, New York State in the USA enacted legislation prohibiting natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings. This measure, part of the state's budget, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ban will be implemented in phases: starting in 2026 for buildings under seven stories, and in 2029 for taller structures.

And locations all over the USA, bans and pilot programs are being rolled out to prohibit gas connections, infrastructure and appliances.

The UK government plans to ban gas boilers in most new homes starting in 2027, requiring builders to install electric heat pumps or other non-gas heating systems to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

And in parts of Europe, gas heating is being banned in preference for electric heating systems.

This isn’t only about reducing reliance on fossil fuels in residential and commercial buildings, aiming to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable energy practices.

There’s also the known health hazards of having gas for cooking and heating in our homes, and what it can mean for respiratory conditions, chronic diseases, indoor air quality and potential fire risks.

So, it’s no wonder that - either by compulsion or by choice - many are seeking to remove gas infrastructure and appliances from their homes as part of their projects, and electrify their homes instead. So all energy requirements are supplied via electrical means, with that electricity being supplied by renewable energy sources either locally or via ‘green power’ from the grid.

In this podcast, I’m introducing you to Brendan Lang, electrician and founder of Get Off Gas, a business dedicated to helping homeowners electrify everything. 

You’ll learn about what’s involved in switching over fully to electrical energy, and the key things to be aware of whether you’re electrifying an existing house, considering this as part of your renovation plans, or wanting to create a new home that’s fully electric.

Remember, if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/345.

Now, let’s dive in!

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