Jul 1, 2026 – 5.52pmEnergy Minister Chris Bowen has threatened regulatory action against power retailer EnergyAustralia after the company failed to comply with a July 1 deadline to offer a new electricity deal that provides three hours of free power during midday hours.The free power scheme, known as Solar Sharer, was unveiled by the government in November and requires energy retailers to offer unique power plans that provide electricity for free during the rooftop solar-led supply glut in the middle of the day.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles