City of Melbourne is making it easier for all residents to access the benefits of more affordable renewable energy, no matter where they live.
The Power Melbourne project is installing a network of community batteries around the city. The batteries will be linked to a community energy fund (during the pilot phase) and eventually to a retail electricity plan to help renters, people living in apartments, and those running small businesses access more affordable renewable electricity.
The community response to our proposed locations for the pilot network has been overwhelmingly positive. Read what we've heard so far.
We’re committed to powering Melbourne with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and we know our community is behind us.
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Learn about community batteries and the Power Melbourne journey so far. You can also explore resources and FAQs.
Read about our first three Power Melbourne batteries at Council House 1, Boyd Community Hub and Library at the Dock, and download a factsheet or colouring sheet.
Timeline item 4 - complete Community consultation - Cross-council collaboration and Community Champions commence
Timeline item 5 - complete Community consultation - Neighbourhood conversations 10 July to 6 August 2023 Read what we heard here Timeline item 6 - complete Refine delivery model Timeline item 7 - complete Announce retail partner Timeline item 8 - active First test community batteries installed at Council locationsTimeline item 9 - incomplete Install further community batteries and launch Power Melbourne community energy fund and retail product
2025 to 2026Have questions or want to learn more about the project?
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.
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