Compare Free Electricity Plans

Looking to compare Free Electricity Plans?

If want to compare free electricity plans that offer households access to 0 cent power for a period of time each day,  you’ve come to the right place. On this page we’ve summarised generally available plans that offer periods of free electricity in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Households with electric vehicles can also access free electricity with some EV plans. Compare EV plans here.

How can this even be possible?

During the middle of the day across Australia, there is an oversupply of energy. That’s due to electricity generated from 4 million solar households plus large scale renewable sites. The wholesale price of energy at this time can even be negative. As a result you’ll find market offers from a number of retailers giving households access to free power for a period each day. Plus, from July 1, 2026, the regulated Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) will be available from all retailers to their residential customers with a smart meter. The SSO is an opt-in plan and provide three hours of free electricity each day (up to maximum of 24kWh/day). The free period applies at different times depending on where you live:
  • NSW and South East Queensland (Energex): 11am to 2pm
  • South Australia: 12pm to 3pm

The key question: Can you shift your energy use?

Free electricity plans, including the Solar Sharer Offer aren’t automatically cheaper. You’ll need to move enough of your electricity use into the free window, to offset the higher rates on these plans. If you are flexible and can schedule your energy use away from expensive peak, then you could be set to save. Head here to find out how to maximise energy savings with a free electricity plan.

Select your State/Territory:

Free Electricity plans for the Ausgrid network (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use tariff

Free Electricity plans for the Endeavour Energy network (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Time Of Use tariff

Free Electricity plans for the Essential Energy network (Regional NSW)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use tariff

Free Electricity plans for the Energex Network (South East Queensland)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use tariff

Free Electricity plans for South Australia

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use tariff

Free Electricity plans for the AusNet Services Network (Eastern Victoria)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Free Electricity plans for the CitiPower Network (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Free Electricity plans for the Jemena Network (North West Melbourne)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Free Electricity plans for the Powercor Network (Western Victoria)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Free Electricity plans for the United Energy Network (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)

Anytime tariff

Time Of Use 2 Rate tariff

Rates shown include GST and all available discounts.
Plan rates are variable and future rates may be subject to change by the Retailer - except where plan rates are stated as fixed in the Basic Plan Information Documents/Energy Price Fact Sheet.
Plans are updated each weekday from the Retailer's Basic Plan Information Documents/Energy Price Fact Sheets (except plans for WA and NT).
^Daily Charge includes the daily supply charge and the per day value of recurring fees or credits (eg. membership fees, monthly bill credits etc).
*Comparison Price refers to the annual cost of the AER Comparison Price for NSW, QLD and SA, Victorian Default Offer (VDO) in VIC, ActewAGL Standing offer for ACT or Aurora Regulated Offer for TAS. Discount is calculated based on annual usage in each state/network area of 7,722kWh (ACT), 3,900kWh (NSW-Ausgrid), 4,900kWh (NSW-Endeavour), 4,600kWh (NSW-Essential), 4,600kWh (QLD-Energex), 4,000 (SA), 4,000kWh (VIC) and 9,475kWh (TAS). Energy Regulators require the AER Comparison Price and VDO Reference Price to be displayed, however it does not take into account solar export nor a property's actual annual usage or when that usage occurs (for Time Of Use plans).
Cost/Year estimate shown is for the first year and includes all conditional discounts plus the value of exclusive benefits available when switching through wattever.com.au such as Prezzee eGift cards from WATTever and additional upfront/recurring credits from partner retailers. See plan details for more information. Your bill will vary based on actual usage.
For plans with a demand tariff, the annual cost estimate calculated by WATTever includes a demand charge that assumes a peak demand of 25% of the daily benchmark electricity consumption.
Time of Use hours displayed are the periods published by each network. Individual retailers may offer different time of use hours - please review the plan BPID/Fact Sheet.