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 more about Power Melbourne

  • What is Power Melbourne?

    Learn about community batteries and the Power Melbourne journey so far. You can also explore resources and FAQs.

    Learn more 

  • Activating our first batteries

    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.

    Learn more 

  • Media Hub

    Read the latest Power Melbourne news updates and stories in the media.

    Learn more 

Community consultation

  • Ask the battery a question

    Ask our battery your questions about Power Melbourne.

    Ask your question 

  • Share your feedback

    Share your feedback and suggestions with our Power Melbourne team. We're always listening.

    Share your thoughts 

  • What we've heard

    Read the feedback we've heard on Power Melbourne so far, and see the latest activations.

    What we heard 

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Initial feasibility and industry consultation

    Mid-2022

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Community consultation - Individual community voices

    26 September to 4 November 2022

    Read what we heard here

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Council decision to tender for retail partner

    December 2022

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Community consultation - Cross-council collaboration and Community Champions commence

    9 March to 16 April 2023

    Read what we heard here and a summary of the Community Champions program here

  • 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

    Mid-2023

  • Timeline item 7 - complete

    Announce retail partner

    Early-2024

  • Timeline item 8 - complete

    First test community batteries installed at Council locations

    Mid-2024

  • Timeline item 9 - active

    Install further community batteries and launch Power Melbourne community energy fund and retail product

    2025 to 2026

Contact us

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