Selling more electric cars in Australia will have a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting all homes from gas, a Climate Council report has found.

More than 4GW of rooftop solar will be rolled out across nearly 1 million low-income and disadvantaged households as part of a Biden administration program.

Utes account for more than one in every five new vehicles sold in Australia, but hardly any are electric. That is about to change with new electric and hybrid models on their way.

A rebate on the upfront cost of a new gas stove or heater might sound appealing, but its the gas networks that are the ultimate winners.

The Owners Corporation Network want targeted help for people who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances.