Cheaper home battery program now available for households

NORTH Coast households and small businesses can access 30 per cent discounts on home battery systems through a new federal program.

The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Battery Program, which began on July 1, aims to cut the cost of a typical installed battery by 30 per cent, with more than one million new batteries expected to be installed nationally by 2030.

The subsidies are available to households, small businesses and community facilities, with support for batteries sized up to 100 kWh.

Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said the program is aimed at reducing energy bills while supporting the shift to cleaner power.

“North Coast households with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1,100 a year on power, and a household installing a new solar and battery system could save up to $2,300 a year – up to 90 per cent of a typical family electricity bill,” she said.

Households can expect to save about $4,000 on the cost of a typical battery installation through the discount.

For more information, visit the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.