PRESS RELEASE: Countdown to 2027: Is Victoria Ready for the Gas Switch-Off

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Victoria is on the clock. From 1 January 2027, new gas connections will be banned. Just two months later, rental properties must replace outdated gas hot water units with energy efficient electric systems.

It is part of a nationwide shift toward all electric homes, and with the deadline fast approaching, the question is whether households, landlords, and the industry are ready.

The transition is big. Gas hot water currently accounts for around 25% of household energy use and a significant share of greenhouse emissions. Victoria’s own modelling shows that swapping to efficient electric heat pumps could save households around $330 per year on bills, or up to $520 with rooftop solar.

Mark Padwick, General Manager of Wilson Heat Pumps, says this is not a distant target but an immediate change on the horizon.

“We are less than 18 months away from new rules. Builders, landlords, and homeowners need compliant solutions, cost effective, and future ready. Wilson Heat Pumps are designed for that future.”

Wilson Heat Pumps use up to 75% less energy than conventional systems, are 100% electric, and are solar compatible, meaning they can deliver hot water with virtually no emissions.

According to the CSRIO’s Australian Housing Data Survey 88% of Victorian households are still using gas, so this change represents both a challenge and an opportunity: a chance to modernise, cut emissions, and prepare for net zero living.

Padwick says now is the time to act.

“The countdown is on. We want to see households making the switch early so they are not caught out in the rush before 2027.”

Wilson, a trusted Australian manufacturer for over 95 years, is working with builders, architects, and consumers to ensure the transition is smooth, sustainable, and affordable.

For more information, visit: www.wilsonheatpumps.com.au

Media contact and interview requests:
Stacey Kershaw-Brant
Wilson Heat Pumps- PR Consultant
0409 690 714
[email protected]

Media Contacts:

Name: Stacey Lee Kershaw-BrantCompany: Wilson Heat PumpsEmail: [email protected]Phone: 0409690714

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July 31, 2025/by Reland Pigte

About Wilson Heat Pumps

For more than 90 years, Wilson Hot Water has been trusted to heat Australian homes. Continuing this tradition, we offer a range of innovative and energy-efficient domestic hot water heat pumps, designed for households seeking a more sustainable hot water solution. User-friendly, durable, and built to perform in Australian conditions, our heat pumps combine modern technology with the reliability our customers have come to expect.

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