Cut your power bill with free day-time electricity
From 1 July 2026, some South Australian households can access up to 3 hours of free electricity each day through the Government’s Solar Sharer Offer. If you’re eligible, you can use electricity at no cost for a set 3-hour period around the middle of the day, when solar energy is most available. This is a great time to run heating or cooling, do washing or dishwashing and charge devices to save on your electricity bill.
Who can access the free electricity? You may be eligible if: • Your home has a smart meter. • You opt in to your electricity retailer’s Solar Sharer Offer plan.
Don’t have a smart meter? Smart meters are being rolled out by energy providers to make sure all households have a smart meter by 2030. These installations are done by your energy provider and usually have no costs. Please note Housing Choices SA is not responsible or involved in the roll out of these meters – please contact your energy provider for more information.
Smart meters – what you need to know A smart meter tracks your electricity use and sends it to your retailer automatically. Around 30% of Housing Choices SA residents already have a smart meter could be eligible for this offer. We encourage residents to check what type of meter you have or contact your energy supplier if you are not sure.
How do I sign up to the Solar Sharer Offer? • Check if you have a smart meter. • Contact your energy provider. • Opt-in to your energy provider’s Solar Sharer Offer plan.
TIP: If you are needing to change plans to access the Solar Sharer Offer - make sure to check that the new plan does not increase you overall bill.
Above: Example of an older meter.
Above: Example of a new digital smart meter.
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