State Opposition releases $100m home battery plan to 'reduce energy costs'

The South Australian Liberals have pledged to fast-track a new interconnector to New South Wales, subsidise household batteries and scrap a state-owned power plant in favour of a capacity market if elected to Government.

The centrepiece of the Liberals' energy policy is a $200 million interconnection fund, to expedite delivery of new interconnection between South Australia and the rest of the National Electricity Market — with a new interconnector to New South Wales identified as the top priority.

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