Claire Clutterham (Sturt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As of this week, 3,247 households in my electorate of Sturt have installed a battery under the Albanese Labor government's Cheaper Home Batteries scheme. That's 3,247 households using clean energy, enjoying lower energy bills and contributing energy to the grid, which lowers bills for everyone. When these figures came out, I shared the results with my community and invited people with a battery to get in touch to tell me how that battery was making a difference. One of those who responded was Peter, who lives in Paradise in the north-east part of Sturt. He said:

As a retired resident of Sturt, I am one of the households that has benefited from the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Battery Scheme. I would like to express my sincere thanks for this initiative, which has made home battery storage more affordable and has allowed us to make better use of our rooftop solar by reducing household energy costs. For many of us in retirement, being able to manage rising energy costs while also contributing in a practical way to a cleaner energy future is something we value greatly. This program has made a real difference to our household.

Thank you for highlighting the positive impact these policies are having for local residents.

Not just in Sturt but across the country, cheaper home batteries are good for the planet, good for the hip pocket and good for the country.

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.