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flag Rising gas prices push Australian manufacturers to switch to renewables.

flag Rising gas prices in eastern Australia, fueled by shrinking domestic supplies and higher LNG exports, are prompting major manufacturers like Mars, Unilever, and Electrolux to switch to renewable energy. flag Companies are adopting electric technologies such as solar thermal systems, heat pumps, and electric furnaces to reduce costs and emissions. flag Mars and Unilever have installed solar thermal plants and electric storage at their facilities, while Electrolux replaced gas equipment with electric alternatives. flag The shift comes amid concerns over future shortages as key gas fields in Bass Strait decline, prompting government reviews of export rules and calls for a reservation scheme to secure local supply.

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