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All options open for electric plan: Bandt

Adam Bandt says the Greens are open to consultation on the form of an electrification package. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Greens leader Adam Bandt has declared all options are on the table for plans to transition households and businesses from gas to electricity.

The party secured the agreement with government for an electrification package in the upcoming federal budget following its support for energy relief measures.

The measures, which capped gas at $12 a gigajoule and introduce a mandatory code of conduct for the gas market, passed the lower house on Thursday.

Mr Bandt said while details were yet to be worked out for how the electrification plan would work, the Greens would be open to consultation on the project.

"This is about helping everyday people deal with rising power bills and save the cost for everyday households," he told reporters in Canberra on Thursday.

"We are going to continue to consult with the government in good faith about the design of that package. And I am optimistic."

The proposal is expected to target low and middle-income earners as well as public housing residents.

It's estimated households could save up to $1900 a year by switching gas appliances to electric ones, while a fully electrifying a home could save $3450 a year.

Mr Bandt said he had assurances from the government the package would be substantial.

"We have to look at all options. Everything needs to be on the table from how we design our buildings through to grants and loans and other schemes," he said.

"There are a lot of good ideas out there. We're starting from the point that the government's going to listen to them."

While some jurisdictions have a greater mix of gas in their energy market than others, Mr Bandt said the benefit to households would be nationwide.

"Everyone right across the country would benefit if they're able to generate more renewable electricity," he said.

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