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Every free-power plan

Every plan we know of with hours when electricity use costs 0c, in each state we cover. Each shows its free hours, any daily limit, what you need to get it, and the date we last checked it.

Use the filters to narrow the list: by state, plans that are free right now, the government offer or retailers' own plans, and plans that don't need a home battery.

What it's for: finding your plan, or seeing what's out there if you're thinking of switching. We don't say which is cheaper: that depends on how and when you use electricity.

Free hours, daily limits and conditions for each plan, checked against each provider's own documents. Hours are local time in each state.

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Victoria

  • Midday Power SaverAll Victorian retailers with 1,000+ home customers

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–2pm

    Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh in the window, the retailer can charge up to the solar-soak rate (18.6–19.8c/kWh, by network).

    Needs: A smart meter. Opt in with your retailer; no solar needed.

    • Started 1 Oct 2026. Prices are maximums, set until 30 Jun 2027.
    • From 1 Jul 2027 the Essential Services Commission may change the hours and the cap for each network area.
    • Peak 4pm–9pm is 39.8–49.8c/kWh, depending on your network.
    • Controlled load (e.g. off-peak hot water) is never free, and the daily supply charge still applies.
    • Check your bill or your plan's fact sheet: windows can differ by join date and plan version.

    Source: gazette.vic.gov.au (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

Free hours don't mean a cheaper bill: these plans often charge more at other times. We don't say what you'd save. Check your bill or plan.