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

The heart and soul of smart energy

Thousands of small and medium sized solar businesses make the smart energy transition a reality every single day for Australian energy consumers.

The Smart Energy Council continues to focus its efforts on supporting this vital sector who are the heart and soul of solar, storage and the energy transition.  We provide training, public awareness campaigns, networking and learning events for tens of thousands of solar professionals every year. We collaborate with professionals on the ground to ensure regulations and policies are fit for purpose and fight for common sense. Count on us to listen, support and help your solar business.

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Cheaper Home Batteries Industry Toolkit

Gain access to valuable marketing and sales resources, professional development courses and the smart battery installer badge.

Government Policy & Programs

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

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Conference and Exhibition 2026

Consumer energy latest news

C&I solar rebates in Victoria

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Global Support Builds for Australia’s Bid to Host COP31 with the Pacific

Amplifying Australia’s Voice in the Global Energy Transition

Amplifying Australia’s Voice in the Global Energy Transition: SEC at Climate Week NYC – Day 2

Smart Energy on the World Stage: John Grimes at Climate Week NYC

Smart Energy on the World Stage – Climate Week & UN General Assembly, NYC

Doubling down on renewable energy deployment

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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.

Stewardship

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.

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