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Free midday power: electricity plans in Evans Head 2473

Top 10 of 27 eligible residential market offers from 9 retailers on the Essential Energy Standard network, ranked by our estimated annual cost for our “Free midday power” profile (Shifts flexible loads into a free/cheap midday window; grid import ≈ 5,500 kWh/yr). Prices include GST. Data updated 2026-10-23.

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2473 is served by more than one distribution network (Essential Energy Standard, Essential Energy, Essential Energy Far West). Your network is shown on your bill; plans and prices differ by network, so check the section for your network.

Only plans with a free (0c) usage window covering at least two of the hours 11am–2pm on weekdays are listed. The estimate assumes you move 1,500 kWh/yr of flexible use (hot water, pool pump, EV, dishwasher) into that window.

Essential Energy Standard network (27 eligible plans)

1

SolarMax NSW Essential Residential TOU

CovaU · time of use
$2,038
est. per year
Daily supply230.00c/day
Peak45.33c/kWhEvery day 3pm–9pm
EV Off-Peak16.50c/kWhEvery day 12am–6am
Free Usage0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak27.48c/kWhEvery day 6am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 9pm–12am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,198 + supply $840.
  • EV: Tariff: EV Off-Peak 00:00 - 06:00
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID COV1117612MRE3 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
2

FOUR4FREE Residential (Flexible Rate)-Essential

Globird Energy · time of use
$2,274
est. per year
Daily supply277.20c/day
Peak Usage46.20c/kWhEvery day 4pm–11pm
Shoulder Usage26.40c/kWhEvery day 3pm–4pm; Every day 11pm–12am; Every day 12am–11am
Off Peak Usage0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Solar feed-in8.00c (Every day 4pm–11pm); 0.00c (Every day 11pm–12am)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,263 + supply $1,012.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Conditional discounts (not included in estimate): Direct Debit Discount; Pay-on-time Discount
  • Incentives (not included): Four-hour free usage every day
  • Plan ID GLO1202253MRE1 · effective 2026-10-04 · retailer data updated 2026-10-04
3

FOUR4FREE Residential (Flexible Rate CTL)-Essential

Globird Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,274
est. per year
Daily supply277.20c/day
Peak Usage46.20c/kWhEvery day 4pm–11pm
Shoulder Usage26.40c/kWhEvery day 3pm–4pm; Every day 11pm–12am; Every day 12am–11am
Off Peak Usage0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Solar feed-in8.00c (Every day 4pm–11pm); 0.00c (Every day 11pm–12am)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,263 + supply $1,012.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Conditional discounts (not included in estimate): Direct Debit Discount; Pay-on-time Discount
  • Incentives (not included): Four-hour free usage every day
  • Plan ID GLO1202254MRE1 · effective 2026-10-04 · retailer data updated 2026-10-04
4

Diamond Everyday - Daylight

Diamond Energy · time of use
$2,353
est. per year
Daily supply268.85c/day
Peak44.41c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Free Usage Period0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak26.97c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in3.10c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,371 + supply $981.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID DIA1123133MRE2 · effective 2026-08-07 · retailer data updated 2026-08-07
5

Kogan Solar Sharer

Kogan Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID KOG1060360MRE5 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
6

Solar Sharer

Powershop · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID PSH1060364MRE4 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
7

Residential Three for Free

AGL · time of use
$2,390
est. per year
Daily supply269.49c/day
Time of Use Peak45.56c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Time of Use Shoulder0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Time of Use Off Peak27.59c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 5pm–9pm); 0.00c (Every day 9pm–5pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $984.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Incentives (not included): Three for Free Usage
  • Plan ID AGL1175226MRE1 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
8

The Free 4 Plan

OVO Energy · time of use
$2,411
est. per year
Daily supply318.48c/day
Peak42.11c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Shoulder0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Off Peak24.13c/kWhEvery day 12am–7am; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,248 + supply $1,162.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Incentives (not included): Free 4
  • Plan ID OVO932457MRE10 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
9

Origin Battery Charge

Origin Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,585
est. per year
Daily supply272.22c/day
Peak52.73c/kWhEvery day 4pm–10pm; Every day 6am–9am
Shoulder31.77c/kWhEvery day 9am–11am; Every day 3pm–4pm
Free usage periods0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Overnight37.60c/kWhEvery day 10pm–6am
Solar feed-in11.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 3.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,591 + supply $994.
  • Battery / VPP: Plan name: Origin Battery Charge
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID ORI1202132MRE1 · effective 2026-10-02 · retailer data updated 2026-10-02
10

4Free

Flow Power · time of use
$2,676
est. per year
Daily supply323.56c/day
All other times43.37c/kWhEvery day 12am–11am; Every day 3pm–12am
4Free window0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Solar feed-in20.00c (Every day 5:30pm–9:29pm); 5.00c (Every day 5:30pm–9:29pm); 0.00c (Every day 9:30pm–5:29pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,495 + supply $1,181.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly, quarterly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID FP11199362MRE1 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30

Essential Energy network (19 eligible plans)

1

SolarMax NSW Essential Residential TOU

CovaU · time of use
$2,038
est. per year
Daily supply230.00c/day
Peak45.33c/kWhEvery day 3pm–9pm
EV Off-Peak16.50c/kWhEvery day 12am–6am
Free Usage0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak27.48c/kWhEvery day 6am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 9pm–12am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,198 + supply $840.
  • EV: Tariff: EV Off-Peak 00:00 - 06:00
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID COV1117612MRE3 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
2

Diamond Everyday - Daylight

Diamond Energy · time of use
$2,353
est. per year
Daily supply268.85c/day
Peak44.41c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Free Usage Period0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak26.97c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in3.10c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,371 + supply $981.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID DIA1123133MRE2 · effective 2026-08-07 · retailer data updated 2026-08-07
3

Kogan Solar Sharer

Kogan Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID KOG1060360MRE5 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
4

Solar Sharer

Powershop · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID PSH1060364MRE4 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
5

Residential Three for Free

AGL · time of use
$2,390
est. per year
Daily supply269.49c/day
Time of Use Peak45.56c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Time of Use Shoulder0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Time of Use Off Peak27.59c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 5pm–9pm); 0.00c (Every day 9pm–5pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $984.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Incentives (not included): Three for Free Usage
  • Plan ID AGL1175226MRE1 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
6

Origin Battery Charge

Origin Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,585
est. per year
Daily supply272.22c/day
Peak52.73c/kWhEvery day 4pm–10pm; Every day 6am–9am
Shoulder31.77c/kWhEvery day 9am–11am; Every day 3pm–4pm
Free usage periods0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Overnight37.60c/kWhEvery day 10pm–6am
Solar feed-in11.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 3.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,591 + supply $994.
  • Battery / VPP: Plan name: Origin Battery Charge
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID ORI1202132MRE1 · effective 2026-10-02 · retailer data updated 2026-10-02

Essential Energy Far West network (19 eligible plans)

1

SolarMax NSW Essential Residential TOU

CovaU · time of use
$2,038
est. per year
Daily supply230.00c/day
Peak45.33c/kWhEvery day 3pm–9pm
EV Off-Peak16.50c/kWhEvery day 12am–6am
Free Usage0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak27.48c/kWhEvery day 6am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 9pm–12am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 5.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,198 + supply $840.
  • EV: Tariff: EV Off-Peak 00:00 - 06:00
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID COV1117612MRE3 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
2

Diamond Everyday - Daylight

Diamond Energy · time of use
$2,353
est. per year
Daily supply268.85c/day
Peak44.41c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Free Usage Period0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off-Peak26.97c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in3.10c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,371 + supply $981.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID DIA1123133MRE2 · effective 2026-08-07 · retailer data updated 2026-08-07
3

Kogan Solar Sharer

Kogan Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID KOG1060360MRE5 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
4

Solar Sharer

Powershop · time of use + controlled load option
$2,380
est. per year
Daily supply266.72c/day
Peak45.57c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Super Off Peak0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Off Peak27.60c/kWhEvery day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10am–11am; Every day 10pm–12am; Every day 12am–7am
Solar feed-in1.00c

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $974.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID PSH1060364MRE4 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
5

Residential Three for Free

AGL · time of use
$2,390
est. per year
Daily supply269.49c/day
Time of Use Peak45.56c/kWhEvery day 7am–10am; Every day 3pm–10pm
Time of Use Shoulder0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–2pm
Time of Use Off Peak27.59c/kWhEvery day 10am–11am; Every day 2pm–3pm; Every day 10pm–7am
Solar feed-in15.00c (Every day 5pm–9pm); 0.00c (Every day 9pm–5pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–2pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,406 + supply $984.
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Incentives (not included): Three for Free Usage
  • Plan ID AGL1175226MRE1 · effective 2026-10-01 · retailer data updated 2026-09-30
6

Origin Battery Charge

Origin Energy · time of use + controlled load option
$2,585
est. per year
Daily supply272.22c/day
Peak52.73c/kWhEvery day 4pm–10pm; Every day 6am–9am
Shoulder31.77c/kWhEvery day 9am–11am; Every day 3pm–4pm
Free usage periods0.00c/kWhEvery day 11am–3pm
Overnight37.60c/kWhEvery day 10pm–6am
Solar feed-in11.00c (Every day 6pm–9pm); 3.00c (Every day 9pm–6pm)

⚡ Free power window: Every day 11am–3pm

Estimate breakdown, EV/battery terms, contract & fees
  • Usage $1,591 + supply $994.
  • Battery / VPP: Plan name: Origin Battery Charge
  • Contract: Variable prices (can change with notice) · 10-day cooling-off · billed quarterly, monthly.
  • Exit fees: none listed.
  • Plan ID ORI1202132MRE1 · effective 2026-10-02 · retailer data updated 2026-10-02

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