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The scheme aims to save families up to $300 annually and benefits about 850,000 solar users by encouraging energy use during midday solar generation.
- Announced on Wednesday, the Solar Sharer Offer provides households three hours of free electricity daily in Victoria to reduce energy bills starting in October.
- Energy Minister Lily stated that household Solar panels now generate 11 per cent of Victoria's energy needs, helping Victorians save up to $300 per year on electricity.
- All 2.6 million Victorian households are eligible to opt into the plan through Retailers, though Customers will only benefit if they shift usage away from peak periods to the middle of the day.
- The Australian Energy Council warned that Customers unable to shift power use may not benefit, while Louisa Kinnear noted Retailers might charge higher prices outside the free period to cover supply costs.
- Retailers will be required to offer a discounted Energy tariff to households during the day, as Premier Jacinta Allan said the plan means working from home "can save you time and money.
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Hours of free power offered to 2.6 million Aussie households
Victorians will be offered three hours of free electricity during the day from October under a state government plan to reduce household energy bills.The scheme aims to save the average family up to $300 per year on electricity by allowing free daytime power, seven days per week, outside of peak evening or morning periods.Solar panel and battery owners are expected to save more than $1000.LIVE UPDATES: Iranian 'news' outlet gloats over fuel sh…
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Millions of Victorians offered free electricity during the day
Victorian households will soon be offered three hours of free electricity during the day under a state government plan to reduce household energy bills.
On March 25, Victoria announced a plan to offer three hours of free electricity at midday, which is expected to save households hundreds of dollars in electricity bills annually. Previously, the federal government had announced similar plans for New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.
Victoria spruiks its own three free hours of power plan
The Victorian Government is launching its own iteration of the federal government’s Solar Sharer offer, with Victorians able to access to three hours of free power in the middle of each day. With the Midday Power Saver offer, families can save up to $300 per year off their energy bills, and up to $1,070 if they have solar panels and batteries. Related article: Free for three: Bowen announces Solar Sharer Offer Under the plan, retailers will be r…
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