Australia’s 🇦🇺 Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Member for McMahon.https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvogrehp2k26Some great questions came through in my Reddit Ask Me Anything earlier this week - here are some of the hilights.17 Sep 2026 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvogrehp2k26https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvmqcbqriq22We'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.16 Sep 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmqcbqriq22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvjn4jbpjo2aIt 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.15 Sep 2026 03:01 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjn4jbpjo2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvjerx5i2d2jCheaper 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.15 Sep 2026 00:32 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjerx5i2d2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvho64xupm25The 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.14 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvho64xupm25https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvhfxtacri2rI’ll be live on r/australian tomorrow night answering your questions from 6pm - Ask Me Anything!14 Sep 2026 05:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhfxtacri2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvgtatwvu325As 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.14 Sep 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgtatwvu325https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mvc2jfx4fk24AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR RENTERS. ☀️🔋🏚️12 Sep 2026 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvc2jfx4fk24https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mv55fkbgbk22Shahana 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.10 Sep 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv55fkbgbk22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mv3inkkm5o2nThe 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.09 Sep 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3inkkm5o2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mv2vzkvznb2sMore 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.09 Sep 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2vzkvznb2shttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mv2mz5vtuo2nToday 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.09 Sep 2026 03:49 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2mz5vtuo2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muyc7jbcrf2nWe'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.08 Sep 2026 05:31 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyc7jbcrf2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muvwynjg3v2pThe energy system explained in 90 seconds.07 Sep 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvwynjg3v2phttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muvlw5mri52q🔋 every home battery 💡 brings energy prices down 🏠 for everyone07 Sep 2026 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvlw5mri52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muqn7375wm2pHere is the Saturday fuel update.  Australia currently has: ⛽ 43 days of petrol 🚜 33 days of diesel ✈️ 33 days of jet fuel05 Sep 2026 04:26 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqn7375wm2phttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muom72j2wo2iHere's your Renewable Wrap: EVs have outsold petrol cars for the first time ever.04 Sep 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muom72j2wo2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muoctrexuk2304 Sep 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoctrexuk23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3muj7pekyvc2iVirtual Power Plants explained.  It's about giving you more choices to make the most out of the battery in your home.02 Sep 2026 05:36 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muj7pekyvc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mugx2u3qo32w600 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. 🚙01 Sep 2026 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugx2u3qo32whttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mugacfyolc23⚡️ Australia’s regions and suburbs are leading the charge when it comes to installing solar and batteries, and driving EVs.01 Sep 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugacfyolc23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mue7kjdcbc2d🚙 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.31 Aug 2026 05:50 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mue7kjdcbc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mudvzxhwgc2zCheaper 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.31 Aug 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudvzxhwgc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mu6xfxgiuk23The 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 fuel29 Aug 2026 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6xfxgiuk23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mu53i74nm72iAn update on data centres.28 Aug 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu53i74nm72ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mu4bfesjla2wHere's your Renewable Wrap: 7.5 million tonnes, that's how much pollution has come down in the last year.28 Aug 2026 02:02 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4bfesjla2whttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mu2kh2qm522dWe all know climate change is a global challenge. And when it comes to that challenge, China is key.27 Aug 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2kh2qm522dhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mtzxbzp4sm2uHere's your Renewable Wrap: 600 million litres of fuel has been saved due to take of EVs just this year.27 Aug 2026 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzxbzp4sm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mtxsrwagd72o“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.26 Aug 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxsrwagd72ohttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mtxfmrxx3p2xThere's a lot to love about Labor's Cheaper Home Battery program...26 Aug 2026 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxfmrxx3p2x