ACT expands incentives for commercial building electrification upgrades

The ACT has expanded financing support for commercial electrification projects, with a focus on reducing gas usage in office and mixed-use buildings. Eligible upgrades include electric HVAC systems, high-efficiency hot-water units and smart controls for improved load management. Property managers said the policy is helping accelerate retrofit business cases where upfront costs had previously delayed implementation. Program administrators noted that coupling electrification with rooftop solar and storage can improve operating cost outcomes over the medium term.