Going All-Electric in NSW: How Gas-Free Homes Perform Under BASIX
All-electric homes are increasingly the easiest path through BASIX and Whole-of-Home. Here is how going gas-free affects your energy score, appliances and running costs.
All-electric, gas-free homes are quickly becoming the default for new builds in New South Wales, and they often make BASIX compliance easier rather than harder. With efficient electric appliances and rooftop solar, an all-electric home can comfortably meet the energy and Whole-of-Home targets while cutting running costs. Here is what going gas-free means for your project.
Why all-electric is on the rise
Modern electric appliances are far more efficient than the gas equivalents they replace, and an all-electric home pairs naturally with solar. Removing the gas connection also saves the supply charge that applies even when you use very little gas.
The three appliances that matter most
| Appliance | Gas-free option | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water | Heat pump hot water | Uses a fraction of the energy of gas or electric resistance, and scores well in Whole-of-Home. |
| Cooking | Induction cooktop | Efficient and fast, and avoids indoor combustion. |
| Heating and cooling | Reverse-cycle air conditioning | One efficient system for both seasons. |
How BASIX scores a gas-free home
Whole-of-Home assesses the fixed appliances against an energy budget. Efficient electric appliances, especially heat pump hot water, generally produce a strong result, and adding solar improves it further. For many designs, all-electric plus a modest solar array is the simplest path to passing.
Running costs and comfort
Beyond compliance, an all-electric home turns two bills into one, and self-generated solar can power your hot water and cooling. The comfort is the same or better, with no flue or combustion to manage.
Frequently asked questions
Will going gas-free help me pass BASIX? In most cases yes, because efficient electric appliances and solar score well in Whole-of-Home.
Is induction cooking a problem for BASIX? No. It is efficient and counts favourably compared with gas.
Do I need solar as well? Not always, but solar and all-electric together make compliance straightforward and cut running costs.
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