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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

  • ZEROHEROGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 12pm–3pm
    • Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–2pm

    Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window, the normal rate applies.

    Needs: Solar, a battery and a smart meter (GloBird's VPP terms; a restricted plan).

    • Includes a $1/day credit for near-zero grid imports 6pm–9pm.
    • 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

  • FOUR4FREEGloBird Energy

    ● Free now

    • 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: 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

  • The Free 4 PlanOVO Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • Red Power5Red Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • 4FreeFlow Power

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • SolarMaxCovaU

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • FREELUNCHGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • Three for FreeAGL

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

New South Wales

  • ZEROHEROGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 12pm–3pm
    • Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–2pm

    Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window: 30.8c/kWh (Ausgrid fact sheet).

    Needs: Solar, a battery and a smart meter (GloBird's VPP terms; a restricted plan).

    • Includes a $1/day credit for near-zero grid imports 6pm–9pm. Peak (Ausgrid) is 59.4c/kWh, 4pm–11pm.
    • 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

  • FOUR4FREEGloBird Energy

    ● Free now

    • 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 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

  • The Free 4 PlanOVO Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • 4FreeFlow Power

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • Three for FreeAGL

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • SolarMaxCovaU

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • FREELUNCHGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • Battery ChargeOrigin Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–3pm

    Up to 28 kWh a day free. Above 28 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies.

    Needs: Solar on a net meter, not on a government feed-in scheme, and a home battery.

    • Pays 11c/kWh for up to 10 kWh a day exported 6pm–9pm, and 2–3c at other times.
    • Also listed as Origin Battery Earner (NSW and SE QLD) with the same free hours.
    • Origin describes it as a battery plan; the plan data itself only asks for net-metered solar. Check with Origin.
    • 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

Queensland

  • ZEROHEROGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 12pm–3pm
    • Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–2pm

    Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window: 27.5c/kWh.

    Needs: Solar, a battery and a smart meter (GloBird's VPP terms; a restricted plan). Energex area.

    • Includes a $1/day credit for near-zero grid imports 6pm–9pm.
    • 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

  • FOUR4FREEGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

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

    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

  • The Free 4 PlanOVO Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–3pm

    No kWh cap, but a fair use policy applies.

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

    • The QLD 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

  • 4FreeFlow Power

    ○ Not free now

    • 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. Energex area.

    • 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

  • Three for FreeAGL

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–2pm

    Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window: about 8.1c/kWh.

    Needs: A smart meter.

    • Available in South East Queensland (Energex) 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

  • SolarMaxCovaU

    ○ Not free now

    • 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. Energex area.

    • The QLD 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

  • FREELUNCHGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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. Energex area.

    • 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

  • Battery ChargeOrigin Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–3pm

    Up to 28 kWh a day free. Above 28 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies.

    Needs: Solar on a net meter, not on a government feed-in scheme, and a home battery. Energex area.

    • Pays 11c/kWh for up to 10 kWh a day exported 6pm–9pm, and 2–3c at other times.
    • Also listed as Origin Battery Earner (NSW and SE QLD) with the same free hours.
    • Origin describes it as a battery plan; the plan data itself only asks for net-metered solar. Check with Origin.
    • 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

South Australia

  • Three for FreeAGL

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 12pm–3pm

    Up to 24 kWh a day free. Above 24 kWh a day in the window: about 19.7c/kWh.

    Needs: A smart meter.

    • New version from 1 Oct 2026 (from the AER's plan data; AGL's own site blocks automated checks).
    • There are "No Exit Fee" and "New to AGL" versions; the New to AGL one has a sign-up incentive for customers who stay 90 days.
    • Until 30 Sep 2026 this plan was free 10am–1pm with no cap.
    • 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

  • ZEROHEROGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Joined from 1 Jul 2026: free 12pm–3pm
    • Joined before 1 Jul 2026: free 11am–2pm

    Up to 50 kWh a day free. Above 50 kWh a day in the window: 30.8c/kWh.

    Needs: Solar, a battery and a smart meter (GloBird's VPP terms; a restricted plan).

    • Includes a $1/day credit for near-zero grid imports 6pm–9pm.
    • 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

  • FOUR4FREEGloBird Energy

    ● Free now

    • 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 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

  • The Free 4 PlanOVO Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • 4FreeFlow Power

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • SolarMaxCovaU

    ○ Not free now

    • 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

  • FREELUNCHGloBird Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 12pm–3pm

    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

  • Battery ChargeOrigin Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free 11am–3pm

    Up to 28 kWh a day free. Above 28 kWh a day in the window, the off-peak rate applies.

    Needs: Solar on a net meter, not on a government feed-in scheme, and a home battery.

    • Pays 11c/kWh for up to 10 kWh a day exported 6pm–9pm, and 2–3c at other times.
    • Also listed as Origin Battery Earner (NSW and SE QLD) with the same free hours.
    • Origin describes it as a battery plan; the plan data itself only asks for net-metered solar. Check with Origin.
    • 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

  • Smart Home: Free weekend energyiO Energy

    ○ Not free now

    • Free Sat–Sun 10am–4pm (weekends only)

    Up to 15 kWh a day free. Up to 15 kWh a day free.

    Needs: A smart meter (iO waives the meter exchange fee).

    • Weekends only. On weekdays, 10am–4pm is cheap but not free.
    • From the AER's plan data only: iO's own site couldn't be read. Check with iO.
    • 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

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.