EnergyReader · 2026-06-23 03:00

Victoria sets 11am-2pm free power window as default tariffs fall up to 10%

By EnergyReader Newsroom · June 23, 2026

The Victorian government on Thursday (2026-05-28) confirmed its "three hours of free power" offer will run daily from 11am to 2pm, the period when solar output peaks and wholesale prices routinely turn negative.

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