Labor announces the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The Smart Energy Council is committed to keeping members up to date as this exciting initiative is rolled out. 

Consumer energy

Working for our members and the industry

The Smart Energy Council supports the consumer energy industry by advocating for progressive policies, promoting high standards through programs like Positive Quality, and driving the adoption of renewable technologies such as solar, battery storage, and smart energy solutions. Through professional development, industry certification, public awareness campaigns, and lobbying for financial incentives, the Council empowers consumers and businesses to embrace clean, affordable, and reliable energy, while fostering a sustainable energy future for Australia.

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We have made life easy by collecting all government and industry websites with useful information on consumer energy policies, rebates and more in one easy place!

QLD PV Solar Stewardship Pilot - Information

Learn more about the first PV solar panel recycling pilot in Australia.

QLD PV Solar Stewardship Pilot - Installers

Everything you need to know to enroll as an installer in the pilot and become a part of the solutions.

Cheaper home batteries program

Stay up to date with the latest announcement from the Labor government to make batteries more affordable for all!

Positive quality program

A program focused on ensuring high standards and consumer confidence in solar and battery installations by recognising products and services that meet rigorous quality benchmarks.

Consumer energy working group

Consumer Energy Resources

Chair: Patrick Matweew – General Manager, Enphase

Achievements:
  • Addressed crises including the Panel Overcurrent Crisis (AS5033) and IEC Panel Labelling Stock Disaster.
Current Focus:
  • National household battery schemes and broader electrification efforts.
  • Cybersecurity enhancements for CER technologies.

Consumer energy events

Smart Energy South Australia

Consumer energy latest news

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Historic renewable energy partnership signed with India

LONGi and Raystech Jointly Launched Hi-MO X10 at 2025 Smart Energy Council Conference and Exhibition

Swatten Empowers Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program at Smart Energy 2025

Vehicle-to-grid: tried, tested and network ready

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Consumer energy

Empowering households and businesses with access to affordable, efficient, and renewable energy solutions.

Large scale renewables

Driving investment in utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects to accelerate the transition to 100% renewable energy.

Smart installers

A program for solar and battery professionals providing training, certification, and industry best practices.

Smart transport

Supporting policies that drive investment in EV infrastructure and fuel efficiency standards.

Smart metals & gases

Focusing on decarbonising Australia’s critical minerals, green hydrogen, and renewable gas industries.

Reuse & recycle

Championing stewardship, reuse, and recycling initiatives to ensure lifecycle management of solar panels, batteries, and other renewable technologies.

International

Partnering globally to support investment, trade, and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.