{
  "id": 3760784,
  "title": "A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/a-new-energy-scheme-gives-australians-three-hours-of-free-power-a-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:00:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/28/solar-sharer-energy-scheme-australia-three-free-hours-power-daily-more-expensive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Solar Sharer program was designed for homes without rooftop solar, but observers say supply and peak use charges are ‘much higher’ Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here A government energy deal that promised three free hours of power to houses without solar panels carries higher charges that make it an expensive option for many households,…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}