All parts of the economy will need to slash their carbon pollution under the government's plan to curb emissions by between 62 and 70 per cent by 2035.

* The electricity sector is expected to play the biggest role over the next five years as ageing coal power stations shut down and more solar, wind and hydro come online.

* The resources sector will also do the heavy lifting in the short term, with demand for fossil fuels, particularly coal, expected to fall.

.* Gas will continue to play a role in electricity generation, backing up solar and wind power when they aren't producing as much energy

* In a bid to reduce household emissions, the government wants Australians to shift from gas to electric appliances.

* High upfront costs could pose a challenge to electrification, but the govern

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