SmartEnergyCouncil
@SmartEnergyCncl
Peak body for Australian solar, storage and smart energy. Authorised by J. Grimes, Australian Solar Energy Society Ltd, Level 4, 10 Rudd st, Canberra ACT 2600
Great opportunity to hear from a key insider in one of the most contentious issues in #AusPol - climate change - and the role that distributed energy assets will play in our energy future ⬇️
The 2025 campaign had John Grimes and Peter Dutton in furious agreement, the election was a 'sliding doors' moment for Australians. With renewable energy again on the chopping block, we stood up. Come hear John unpack why the election was so consequential. npc.org.au/events/john-gr…
The 2025 campaign had John Grimes and Peter Dutton in furious agreement, the election was a 'sliding doors' moment for Australians. With renewable energy again on the chopping block, we stood up. Come hear John unpack why the election was so consequential. npc.org.au/events/john-gr…
NEXT WEEK: John Grimes, Chief Executive of the @SmartEnergyCncl, will Address the National Press Club of Australia on “Power politics: The political power of Australia’s renewable energy industry.” Join us Wednesday 9th July. Book online today – website link in bio
Honoured to meet with Victorian Energy Minister, @LilyDAmbrosioMP to discuss solar rebates, home electrification, REZs, transmission, and solar & battery recycling. Great work from the @VicGovAu helping households driving the energy transition. #SmartEnergy
Adelaide! For the first time ever – Smart Energy hits South Australia. Tomorrow - 22 July - at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Register here 👇 smartenergyexpo.org.au #renewableenergy #solar #wind #BatteryStorage
John Grimes gave an EXCELLENT speech here today outlining the huge opportunities for Australia, how impressive already this industry is (just wow) and the road blocks that need to be removed. RECOMMEND! #auspol @SmartEnergyCncl
TODAY: John Grimes, Chief Executive of the @SmartEnergyCncl, Addressed the National Press Club of Australia on “Power politics: The political power of Australia’s renewable energy industry.” Watch the replay on ABC iview. Fernanda Pedroso Photography
Great work from @solarcitizens!
What a happy day! As @oshergunsberg says 'Solar Power, married with Battery storage will ensure reliable electricity and bring down energy prices for all!' Watch the full Wedding ceremony youtu.be/-TDxD9ddyZI?si… via @YouTube
Australia leaves the UN’s mid-year climate negotiations in Bonn with its bid to host COP31 in partnership with the Pacific in 2026 still ongoing. 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷 🇳🇿🇮🇸🇳🇴🇨🇭all spoke out in support and are from the relevant regional group that decides, but needs consensus. An update 🧵 #SB62
Wonderful to meet with new Federal Member for Bradfield @Nicolette_Boele to discuss opportunities for Bradfield residents to slash power bills with solar and batteries and the need to finance and advance climate action.
Wondering why Australia has such an excellent rooftop solar PV industry? It’s because of people like Wayne Smith (@CleanEconomySer) and the @SmartEnergyCncl more broadly. Check out this podcast from solar industry insiders for the full story ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/6wtisv…
With Australia’s bid to host the UN’s COP31 Climate Conference hopefully sorted soon, honoured to write one of the inaugural pieces for @BackchannelNews with @deanbialek on what an Australian ‘Pacific COP’ would actually mean for ambition. substack-proxy.glitch.me/articles/backc… @SmartEnergyCncl
Join us on 8 July, 12-1:30pm AEST for the launch of two new papers: 💡The Case for an Australian Clean Commodities Trading Initiative by Elizabeth Thurbon and Oliver Yates. 💡Towards Green Security for Asia and the Pacific by @j_s_bowen. 🔗Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist….
Fantastic to meet with @helenhainesindi to discuss large-scale renewable energy and storage projects in Indi, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program and opportunities for solar and battery recycling and stewardship.
EVs, e-bikes & everything electric – in one place. 📍 Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo Try an e-bike, chat with energy pros, explore real solutions. 🗓 Sun 22 June 📍 Sunshine Beach Rd 🎟 FREE ENTRY noosaevexpo.com.au Zero Emissions Noosa #EVExpo #SmartEnergy #NetZero
Geoff Stapleton AO named an Officer of the Order of Australia for his work powering the Pacific with solar ☀️ From kerosene to smart energy, Geoff’s trained workers, developed standards & is now building a training centre in Suva. 👷♂️👏 reneweconomy.com.au/pacific-solar-… @GSES_Australia
PODCAST @JOY949 @DavidDmacca @FionaHPatten talk to Wayne Smith, from the @SmartEnergyCncl , what’s likely now post-election, in terms of energy policy & climate goals. Wayne is a political strategist who helps shape and develop the tactics joy.org.au/saturdaymagazi…
What’s next for energy & climate policy post-election? 🗳️🔋 Wayne Smith joined Macca & Fiona on Saturday Magazine to talk: ✅ Cheaper Home Battery Program = win-win-win 🔥 Gas’s role in the transition 🎯 Steps to meet climate targets 🎧 Listen here: joy.org.au/saturdaymagazi…
Fantastic to be at launch of Superpower Institute’s Green Iron report launch. The green in green iron is renewables and Australia won’t be a Renewables Superpower without renewables. It’s all about renewables.
Congratulations to the new and returning Ministers within the Albanese Government. Now it's time to double down on rolling out cheap, clean and reliable renewable energy, make real progress on decarbonising our industry and transport, and doing all we can to protect the climate.
Our Chief Executive John Grimes sat down with @abcnews Jo Lauder to unpack the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. 🔋 How much it can save 🔋 When it starts 🔋 How it can benefit Australians with and without solar systems on their rooftops. 🔗 abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…? #SmartEnergy
📢 Industry Update: Cheaper Home Batteries Program | TODAY 6 May 3PM AEST Following the re-election of the Albanese Gov, the $2.3B Batteries Program will proceed from 1 July 2025 – as confirmed by Minister Chris Bowen in our April webinar. Members-only. Invite in your email.
