Jagajaga households will now get even more out of their sunshine, with the Bellfield community battery now powering homes with reliable, locally produced, renewable energy.
While Labor is building Australia’s future and delivering the clean, cheap, reliable and resilient energy system that Australians deserve, Peter Dutton is promising to cut everything except your taxes.
The Albanese Government, in partnership with Jemena, is delivering a battery in Bellfield, under the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program.
Any profits made from the battery will go straight back into the community via direct donation to local groups, organisations and causes.
The battery will help stabilise the grid and improve reliability – batteries soak up excess solar during the day and send it back to the grid at night when electricity demand is at its peak.
By improving energy reliability, this brings down the cost of running the network, which will ultimately reduce electricity costs for consumers.
Bellfield locals will also receive an additional $150 off their power bills this year from the Albanese Government, building on the $300 in rebates already received over the past 12 months.
In contrast, Peter Dutton’s $600 billion taxpayer-funded nuclear scheme will make bills more expensive, risk blackouts and shrink our economy.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen:
“Labor’s number one priority is delivering cheaper energy – while all the Liberals want to do is jack up power bills with their $600 billion nuclear plan.
“That’s why we want to make sure every Australian has access to cheaper, cleaner energy – and community batteries do just that, ensuring more reliable renewable energy is delivered to homes here in Bellfield and across Australia.
“This election is a clear choice between Labor’s plan to continue building Australia’s future and delivering real cost of living relief, or Peter Dutton who will cut everything except your taxes.” “This election is a clear choice between Labor’s plan to continue building Australia’s future and delivering real cost of living relief, or Peter Dutton who will cut everything except your taxes.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson:
“Energy storage is a critical part of our energy transition, ensuring we maximise the opportunities for cheap, reliable renewable energy
“With the way we power our homes and businesses changing rapidly, our government is getting on with delivering cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy right now.
“The Community Batteries for Household Solar program is making Australia’s energy system fairer and ensuring more Aussies can reap rewards from this renewable resource, regardless of their solar or home battery status.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites:
“Labor is delivering real climate action through community investment, and I’m proud that this battery will help power local households and ease pressure on the grid.
Thank you to the community reference group, local organisations, and everyone involved in making this project a reality. I look forward to working together as our community continues to embrace renewable energy and its many benefits.”
