📜 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Hot Water Systems) Bill 2007
Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 2636 December 2007Private Member
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Hot Water Systems) Bill 2007 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia by restricting the sale, hire, and advertisement of inefficient hot water systems from 1 July 2009, promoting the use of compliant solar, gas, and heat pump systems.
Impact
This bill affects hot water system suppliers, retailers, and consumers in Western Australia. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting energy-efficient hot water systems, potentially increasing upfront costs for consumers but reducing long-term energy consumption.
Key Changes
["Restricts the sale, hire, and advertisement of non-compliant hot water systems from 1 July 2009.", "Defines compliant hot water systems as solar, gas, or heat pump systems meeting specific energy efficiency standards.", "Allows for the prescription of alternative hot water systems and standards through regulations, provided they meet greenhouse gas emission requirements."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC6 Dec 2007
Affected Sectors
environmentutilitiesconstructionhousing
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