Labor backs household batteries in bid to win over voters on cost-of-living and climate worries

Exclusive: Coalition energy efficiency package also on the cards as climate advocates urge better subsidies on solar and other alternatives

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Labor is expected to flick the switch on a household battery incentive scheme in a dual cost-of-living and climate action pitch to voters.

Guardian Australia understands the government is preparing a large residential energy efficiency package as part of Anthony Albanese's re-election platform.

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