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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 16h

We've seen what rooftop solar can do for households bills and we want more businesses to get those benefits too. From farms and factories to shops and warehouses, we're expanding government support to a massive MW of solar capacity.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Labor’s EV policies have lead to an influx of affordable, cheaper-to-run EVs on the market, and Aussies are picking them up at a record rate. And it’s not just emissions that are reducing - switching to an EV can save families around $3000 every year.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Aussie homes and businesses are embracing renewable technology at record rates! In the first half of 2026 over 180,000 rooftop solar systems and over 275,000 home batteries were installed.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The attacks on Saudi Arabia have made the biggest oil crisis in history even worse. Today I've been able to be briefed on the situation firsthand by my friend the Saudi Arabia Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here’s Your Renewable Wrap: EV drivers will save up to $76 million at the bowser this year. 🚙🔋

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The newly opened Waratah Super Battery in NSW is one of the world’s most powerful batteries, combining large-scale energy storage with advanced systems designed to bring more renewable energy into the system and keep the grid secure.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our New Vehicle Efficiency Standard saves 600 million litres, or around 14 days worth, of fuel every year by giving Australians better choices of EVs and hybrids. And now the LNP wants to get rid of it. In the middle of a global fuel crisis. They just don't get it

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

India and Australia are key partners and our relationship has never been better or stronger. This week has seen important discussions about our co-operation on fuel security, the energy transition and COP31. 🇮🇳🇦🇺

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Australia’s fuel security remains stable, despite difficult and uncertain international circumstances. To maintain our domestic fuel security we will continue to work with our domestic refiners and our trading partners. This week I am in India and Saudi Arabia doing just that.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dan Tehan says that EVs are going to ruin the weekend. Funny, feels like we’ve heard this one before…

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority to talk all things climate and energy. It's clear that even if climate change wasn't a thing, investing in cheap, sovereign and reliable renewable energy would make the most sense our country.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dan Tehan and The Coalition might be making a bit of noise with their latest energy “plan”, but it all falls apart once you look at the facts.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last week I was honoured to give the 2026 John Curtin Oration. I decided to talk about patriotism and loving Australia, with all its elements: - our 60,000 years of indigenous heritage - the British Westminster system and rule of law - the vibrancy of multiculturalism

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looks like the Coalition are on to a real winner, great move well done Angus.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ed and I both represent Western Sydney as local members. We can see first hand how suburban Australia is taking up batteries and EVs in great numbers.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is Deepak and his family - they live in Western Sydney. They used to pay over $700 a year on their energy bill, but now, they get a rebate of $500. All thanks to a battery they installed for their home under the Cheaper Home Battery Program.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It was great to be at Hysata last Friday as the Albanese Government is backing innovation and advanced manufacturing with a $49 million investment in Hysata to scale up production of its world-leading hydrogen electrolysers at Port Kembla.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Some great questions came through in my Reddit Ask Me Anything earlier this week - here are some of the hilights.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're putting more roofs to work. One in three Aussie homes have rooftop solar, but larger energy users have been locked out because the existing rebate only supports systems up to 100kw.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It was great join the Electrify Australia launch event last night in Parliament House. Our nation is a world leader of solar, and now we are leading the world in batteries too. Suburban families are getting on with the job because they know what's good for the planet is good for their pocket.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Cheaper Home Batteries are doing exactly what we said they would do: helping half a million households cut bills, store cheap solar and take control of their energy use.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Liberals have made it very clear that they would abolish the Cheaper Home Battery program. They don't care about the suburbs and regions that are taking up this policy who are making enormous savings on their energy bills.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’ll be live on r/australian tomorrow night answering your questions from 6pm - Ask Me Anything!

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

As the country with the highest uptake of solar per capita, it means we are a world leader when it comes to clean energy production. We've got more work ahead of us but we have come a long way.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR RENTERS. ☀️🔋🏚️

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Shahana McKenzie - CEO of BioenergyAustralia - joined me to chat about the massive positive impact these fuels will have on farmers, the agricultural sector, and our economy.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Coalition have shown time and time again that they would abolish the Cheaper Home Battery program if they were in power. With only 8% of Australians agreeing with them it sounds like they're on to a winner.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More than 850,000 Australians across the country have studied for something they love and can get the job they want, all for free. A good education opens doors, because a great job can change your life. Labor will always back Free TAFE for Aussies.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today Australia has lost a remarkable person. Blanche d'Alpuget lived a full and extraordinary life, cementing herself in our nation's culture and memory. A gifted writer, at home with both fiction and non-fiction, Blanche left her mark with an incredible body of work that captured a generation.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're implementing a government owned fuel reserve. This is a big task and the government is taking submissions now to hear what you have to say about how it should be done. This is about government, business and everyday Aussies working together strengthen our country.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The energy system explained in 90 seconds.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🔋 every home battery 💡 brings energy prices down 🏠 for everyone

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Here is the Saturday fuel update. Australia currently has: ⛽ 43 days of petrol 🚜 33 days of diesel ✈️ 33 days of jet fuel

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Here's your Renewable Wrap: EVs have outsold petrol cars for the first time ever.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Virtual Power Plants explained. It's about giving you more choices to make the most out of the battery in your home.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

600 million litres of fuel is the equivalent of 15,000 petrol tankers⛽️ or enough to circumnavigate Australia nearly 143,000 times (and that’s if you take the scenic route 🐨). But it’s much more than just another number. Swipe to see how saving this fuel impacts all of us. 🚙

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⚡️ Australia’s regions and suburbs are leading the charge when it comes to installing solar and batteries, and driving EVs.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚙 more EVs + 🔋 more home batteries = 😎 a win for everyone, even if you don’t have either. Swipe through to find out how Australia’s massive uptake of solar, batteries, and EVs is a win for everyone.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Cheaper Home Batteries don't just benefit those who own them. They’re bringing down wholesale energy costs for everyone. Another example of how what's good for the planet is good for the pocket too.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The war in Iran has now been going for 6 months, and it created a huge oil crisis around the world. Australia currently has: ⛽️ 41 days of petrol 🚜 36 days of diesel ✈️ 31 days of jet fuel

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Here's your Renewable Wrap: 7.5 million tonnes, that's how much pollution has come down in the last year.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We all know climate change is a global challenge. And when it comes to that challenge, China is key.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Here's your Renewable Wrap: 600 million litres of fuel has been saved due to take of EVs just this year.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“Let’s just call it a carbon tax - that will freak people out and they’ll forget that we actually supported this one.” - Matt Canavan, probably.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There's a lot to love about Labor's Cheaper Home Battery program...

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Nats: Labor needs to take action on biofuels! Labor: Consults on getting more biofuels in Australia in win for farmers. The Nats: 😡

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📈 more investment in renewables 🔋 making the energy grid stronger 💡 bringing down wholesale energy prices

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