Every free-power plan

• Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–3pm · on now
• Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 10am–2pm · on now

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window: 9.90c/kWh (VIC fact sheets).

Needs: A smart meter.

• GloBird's VIC fact sheets released 30 Sep 2026 say 10am–2pm in the text but 11am–3pm in the rate table; the plan data says 11am–3pm. Check your welcome pack.
• 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: globirdenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

No kWh cap, but a fair use policy applies.

Needs: A communicating smart meter. The VIC Free 4 Plan also needs bill smoothing and e-billing (Basic Free 4 doesn't, but costs more).

• Replaced Free 3 (11am–2pm), which is closed to new customers.
• 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: pages.ovoenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–4pm

Up to 15 kWh a day free. Above 15 kWh a day in the window, standard charges apply.

Needs: A smart meter and a time-of-use tariff.

• Solar feed-in is 0c on this plan.
• 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: redenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

Up to 32 kWh a day free. Up to 8 kWh an hour and 32 kWh over the 4 hours; excess at the normal rate.

Needs: A smart meter.

• Described as a "4Free Credit" rather than a plain 0c rate.
• 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: flowpower.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies.

Needs: A smart meter and no controlled-load tariff.

• Whether the window follows daylight saving isn't confirmed (the plan data for other states says AEST). Check with CovaU.
• 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: covau.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window, the shoulder rate applies (about 18c/kWh on AusNet).

Needs: A smart meter.

• Available from 1 Oct 2026 (from the plan data on Victorian Energy Compare), with or without controlled load.
• 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: compare.energy.vic.gov.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-10-05

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window: about 17.6c/kWh (Powercor).

Needs: A smart meter.

• Available in Victoria from 1 Oct 2026 (from the plan data on Victorian Energy Compare; AGL's own site blocks automated checks).
• 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: compare.energy.vic.gov.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-10-05

• Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–3pm · on now
• Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 10am–2pm · on now

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, about 26c/kWh plus GST (Ausgrid).

Needs: A smart meter.

• Peak 4pm–11pm is about 52c/kWh plus GST (Ausgrid).
• 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: globirdenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

No kWh cap, but a fair use policy applies.

Needs: A communicating smart meter. There's also a dearer Basic Free 4 Plan.

• Replaced Free 3 (11am–2pm), which is closed to new customers.
• The NSW listing was due for a new version on 1 Oct 2026; check the current fact sheet.
• 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: pages.ovoenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

Up to 32 kWh a day free. Up to 8 kWh an hour and 32 kWh over the 4 hours; excess at the normal rate.

Needs: A smart meter.

• Described as a "4Free Credit" rather than a plain 0c rate.
• 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: flowpower.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window: about 27.6c/kWh (Ausgrid, Essential Energy) or 14.2c (Endeavour).

Needs: A smart meter.

• Available in NSW from 1 Oct 2026 (from the AER's plan data; AGL's own site blocks automated checks).
• 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: energymadeeasy.gov.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-10-04

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies (about 25.5c/kWh plus GST, Ausgrid).

Needs: A smart meter and no controlled-load tariff.

• CovaU's plan data lists this window in Queensland time (AEST). If so, it's 12pm–3pm on the clock during daylight saving. Check with CovaU.
• The NSW listing was due for a new version on 1 Oct 2026; check the current fact sheet.
• 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: covau.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window, a paid rate applies (about 18c/kWh in SA).

Needs: A smart meter.

• Available from 1 Oct 2026 (from the AER's plan data), with or without controlled load. The SA listing runs to 30 Jun 2027.
• 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: energymadeeasy.gov.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-10-05

• Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–3pm
• Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 10am–2pm · on now

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, about 25c/kWh plus GST.

Needs: A smart meter. Energex area.

• 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: globirdenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–3pm · on now
• Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 10am–2pm · on now

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, about 27c/kWh plus GST.

Needs: A smart meter.

• 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: globirdenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

No kWh cap, but a fair use policy applies.

Needs: A communicating smart meter. There's also a dearer Basic Free 4 Plan.

• The SA listing was due for a new version on 1 Oct 2026; check the current fact sheet.
• 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: pages.ovoenergy.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–3pm

Up to 32 kWh a day free. Up to 8 kWh an hour and 32 kWh over the 4 hours; excess at the normal rate.

Needs: A smart meter.

• Described as a "4Free Credit" rather than a plain 0c rate.
• 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: flowpower.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30

• Free 11am–2pm

Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies.

Needs: A smart meter and no controlled-load tariff.

• In SA too, CovaU lists 11am–2pm, not the Solar Sharer's 12pm–3pm. Its plan data gives the time in Queensland time (AEST); if so, it's 10:30am–1:30pm in Adelaide (11:30am–2:30pm during daylight saving). Check with CovaU.
• 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: covau.com.au ↗︎ (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-09-30