Episode 262

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Published on:

1st Jul 2026

Solar sharer: Unlock free energy

More than four million Australian homes have gone solar, but for many others, the benefits have remained out of reach. The Solar Sharer Offer could change that.

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Brian Spak, general manager of advocacy and policy at Energy Consumers Australia, to unpack the new Solar Sharer Offer and who will benefit from free electricity.

00:00 Introduction

01:29 How the Solar Sharer Offer works

03:54 Which households are eligible for Solar Sharer?

06:07 How to make the most of free midday electricity

07:56 How to sign up for Solar Sharer

08:43 What kind of savings can households expect?

10:17 Why caution and bill monitoring could pay off

11:52 Conclusion

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Friends With Money
Earn. Save. Invest.
We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow.

The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money.

Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, Managing Editor, Vanessa Walker and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.