• vividspecter@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    Even if the fixed cost was cheaper, it would be idiocy to continue installing it. Gas is going away, and it’s only going to get less competitive as electrification takes hold.

    It’s similar to installing new copper during the Coalition’s NBN debacle, instead of just installing new fibre.

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      11 months ago

      I wouldn’t be surprised if Jemena offers incentives for gas, especially in captive markets such as rentals.

      There’s no incentive for the landlord to install appliances with low operating costs, so why not take advantage of it.