Renewable Energy Battery Storage for the Home

Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm (refreshments from 5:00 pm)
Location: NOVA, 122 Faulkner St, Armidale
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This free community event in Armidale comes just days after the launch of the federal government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which will provide around 30 percent upfront discounts on battery installations for eligible households and businesses. The session will help locals unpack what battery storage means for homes, electric vehicles, and the wider community.

Whether you are a renter, homeowner, installer, or simply curious about the future of energy, this event will offer clear and practical insights. It will cover the benefits and challenges of battery storage and explain how systems like Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) work. You will also hear how storage links with community-scale projects and electricity networks.

Expert speakers include:

• Geoff Bragg (Smart Energy Council): How home batteries work and what the new federal incentive means

• Bridie Schmidt (NRMA): How EVs can store and supply energy with technologies like V2G, V2H and V2L

• Sally Hunter (Geni.Energy): How communities can co-own and benefit from energy storage

• Alistair Fletcher (Essential Energy): How batteries integrate with the broader grid, including pole-top and neighbourhood-scale options

“This event is all about empowering locals to take control of their energy future,” said Trevor Brown, Convenor of Electrify Armidale. “We want to make it easier for people to understand their storage options, reduce bills, and participate in the energy transition.”

“Battery storage is often described as the missing piece in the clean energy puzzle,” added Heidi McElnea, Regional Partnerships Coordinator at Community Power Agency. “But it can be complex. This event brings together leading experts to explain how national policy connects to local opportunities.”

This event is part of a broader program of practical, hands-on learning across the New England region. Covering solar, electrification, energy upgrades, electric vehicles, and large-scale renewables, the series connects communities with expert advice, financial incentives, and trusted local suppliers.

Supported by:
This event is made possible through funding from the Paul Ramsay Foundation via the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Community Led Climate Solutions grant program.