Labor scheme offers $4000 battery rebate

NORTH Coast households and small businesses are now eligible for discounts on battery systems under a new $2.3 billion Federal Government scheme.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which began on July 1, aims to reduce the upfront cost of installing a small-scale battery by about 30 per cent. That equates to roughly $4000 on a typical system.

Local MP Justine Elliot said the program would offer cost-of-living support across the region.

“As your local Labor MP I’m proud to be delivering the Albanese Labor Government’s Cheaper Home Battery Program which will help reduce electricity bills,” she said.

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

Small businesses and community organisations can also apply, with support available for battery systems between 5 kWh and 100 kWh.

The Clean Energy Regulator is managing the rollout under the existing Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The program is funded by the Federal Government.

Despite high uptake of rooftop solar, battery installation remains limited. Fewer than three per cent of Australian households currently use battery systems.

The government expects more than one million additional batteries will be installed by 2030.

Further information is available via the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.