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In recent developments, the state government has enacted a ban on gas installations in new homes in Victoria, while the push for widespread electric vehicle adoption intensifies. Yet, this ambitious vision faces an immediate hurdle: Australia’s electrical grid is struggling to support its current demand. As a result, there have been widespread instances of air conditioning units—including over 8,000 in Queensland—being remotely shut off or limited by energy providers during some of the hottest days of the year. This situation has raised serious concerns regarding consumer control over their own comfort and energy usage.