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

May 26, 2026 - 01:25

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Power bills to fall by up to 10% from 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

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

Households in New South Wales and south-east Queensland on standing electricity plans – known as the “default market offer” – can expect prices to fall between 3.4% and 10.7% compared to last year, according to the Australian Energy Regulator’s final offer for 2026-27. Some could save up to $155 per year. While, South Australian households on a flat rate could expect an increase of 1.4%.