People in Gilmore have installed more solar batteries in the last seven weeks than any other electorate in the state.
Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said she was thrilled that South Coast householders were embracing the Commonwealth Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
“It shows that people in Gilmore are really switched on when it comes to the transition to renewable energy,” Mrs Phillips said.
“I’m so please that we’ve topped the state, and we’re number seven in Australia for solar battery installations – how awesome is that!”
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program was rolled out on July 1 and means households, small businesses and community organisations with existing rooftop solar can save 30 per cent on a battery.
“People with existing solar can save up to $1,100 more on their power bill every year, and households that install solar panels and a battery at the same time will save around $2,300 a year,” Mrs Phillips said.
“People in Gilmore are responding to good government policy with enthusiasm, and that’s fantastic.
“Batteries are good for power bills, better for the environment and means more energy going into the grid, which pushes prices down for everyone.”
Mrs Phillips said the battery uptake across Australia had been massive with more than 33,000 cheaper home battery installations since July 1.
“New South Wales is already world-leading when it comes to generating rooftop solar power - with almost 35,000 solar panel installations in Gilmore alone.
“Now we’re attaching more batteries to soak up our sunshine and store that energy for when we need it.
“Labor’s plan is unlocking the full potential of our solar nation and giving Gilmore residents a permanent reduction on their energy bills by tapping into the cheapest form of energy available.”
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the Albanese Labor Government was helping households, small businesses and community groups bring down their energy bills with the roll out of the Cheaper Home Batteries program.
“Australia is a solar nation – with the highest rate of rooftop solar anywhere in the world. Household batteries are the next step in building on this success.
“Batteries are good for bills and good for the grid because it means getting more cheap, fast, safe solar energy available in our homes night or day, when and where it’s needed.”
Photo: Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips met with Dolphin Point homeowner Michael Money who recently had solar panels and a home solar battery installed by Scott Harrington from Solar Hive.
