Victoria's Gas Hot Water Changes Are Coming in 2027
What Every Victorian Homeowner Needs to Know
From 1 March 2027, many gas hot water systems that reach the end of their service life can no longer be replaced with another gas unit. Instead, they must be upgraded to an approved electric hot water system.
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What Is Changing?
The Victorian Government has introduced new building and energy efficiency regulations designed to reduce household emissions and improve energy efficiency across the state.
The biggest change for existing homeowners affects gas hot water systems.
Beginning 1 March 2027, when a residential gas hot water system reaches the end of its life and cannot be repaired, it must generally be replaced with an electric alternative rather than another gas appliance.
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Who Does This Affect?
- Own a home in Victoria
- Who are renovating
- Who owns an investment property
- Who manages rental properties
- A gas storage hot water system
- A gas continuous-flow hot water unit
Can I Keep My Existing Gas Hot Water System?
The new rules do not require homeowners to remove a working gas hot water system. You can continue using your existing unit until it reaches the end of its service life.
What Electric Hot Water Options Are Available?
Depending on your home and budget, suitable replacement options may include:
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
- Extremely energy efficient
- Lower running costs
- Eligible for various rebates
- Excellent for most Victorian homes
Electric Storage Systems
- Lower installation cost
- Reliable
- Good for some households
Why More Homeowners Are Switching Early
Replacing an ageing unit before it fails gives you more time to compare systems, claim available rebates, and choose the right solution.
- No hot water
- Emergency replacement costs
- Limited product availability
- Longer installation wait times
Who is eligible
Victorian homeowners may be eligible for rebates or discounts when upgrading to eligible energy-efficient hot water systems through government programs.
Eligibility depends on the property and the system being installed.
We can help determine what incentives may be available for your home.
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Common Questions on the Braemar Dominator
No. Existing homes can continue using gas. The key change is that qualifying gas hot water systems reaching end-of-life generally cannot be replaced with another gas unit from March 2027.
Yes. If it can be safely repaired, it may continue to operate. The replacement requirement generally applies when it cannot be repaired or maintained.
Will Be Affected?
