ABC Online | Power bills: Would you switch off your aircon for a movie voucher? ABC Online It's part of a plan to free up temporary supply during unplanned outages and extreme weather conditions — such as prolonged summer heatwaves. So how will this impact you, and could you actually get a free day of electricity if you switch off your pool ... Get paid to turn off the aircon Households will be paid to reduce power consumption during peak periods Frydenberg announces $36m energy trial |