This could save families up to $300 (USD 208) per year off their energy bills, and up to $1,070 if they have solar panels and batteries.
Victoria’s Midday Power Saver offer will be available from 1 October 2026.
This will benefit households who can shift their electricity use to the middle of the day.
That includes people who work from home.
And the overall benefit to Victoria is reduced peak demand, which is good for reliability and security.
Under the plan, retailers will be required to offer a discounted tariff to households during the day.
About 2.6 million Victorian households will be eligible for the Midday Power Saver offer and can opt into the program with their energy provider.
More details, including the time periods and prices for the offer across the state, will be released in May.
This is only possible thanks to Victoria’s investment in renewable power, because we produce more electricity than we need during the day.
More than 850,000 Victorians already generate solar power and enjoy cheap or free electricity during the day.
Labor’s Midday Power Saver shares the benefits to give even more Victorians cheaper power.
Victoria is a national leader in renewable energy, with around 100 renewable energy projects in operation.
Only Labor will continue to build the renewable energy Victoria needs to push power bills down.
The Liberals will cut state-owned renewable energy, scrap work from home and send power bills sky rocketing.
Quotes attributable to Premier Jacinta Allan
“This could save families up to $300 per year off their energy bills – more if they have solar and batteries.”
“It’s another reason why working from home can save you time and money.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio
“Whether you work from home or have smart appliances, the Midday Power Saver will save Victorians money.”
“Liberals will block renewable energy and send power bills up.”
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