Power bills to fall by up to 10% in July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia

Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025

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Energy bills for households and small businesses will fall by up to 10% per cent in July across parts of the eastern states, as a new industry survey shows record levels of renewables and batteries in the power grid.

The final default market offer, which sets out the maximum amount retailers can charge on plans, shows price reductions for households and even bigger drops for small businesses.