Allan is seeking to negate a long-running political headache in which she has sought to balance concerns about gas shortfalls and prices with the challenges of transitioning the state with the highest gas usage in the country to electricity.
In December, the government released documents showing its favoured option to curb natural gas usage would include a requirement for existing household gas appliances – excluding gas cooktops – to be switched to electric alternatives once they reach the end of their lives.
The Age last week revealed the government was considering revising this proposal ahead of cabinet discussions.
Following cabinet endorsement on Monday, these plans have been scaled back and timelines pushed out. Exemptions will also apply if installation costs for upgrades are too high or there are other limitations, such as space or a heritage overlay.