Some households to face soaring bills during ACT's 'electrification'

ACTCOSS interim CEO Gemma Killen says disadvantaged groups are more likely to be negatively impacted by climate change. Pictures supplied, Shutterstock

Renters and low-income earners are most likely to face soaring gas bills during the ACT's electrification while renewable-energy incentives disproportionately benefit those earning the most, a report from the ACT Council of Social Service has found.

The same demographics are most likely to be paying more for bills due to low-energy efficient homes and have the least agency when it comes to switching energy sources, the new report found.