Red Energy

Snowy Hydro-owned retailer with a focus on renewable energy and competitive pricing.

Last reviewed: July 2026
Type
Electricity and gas retailer
Available in
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Rating
4.2/5 (ProductReview)
Plans from
Varies by state

Current Red Energy electricity plans

Sourced from Red Energy's official plan data, refreshed weekly. Estimated annual cost is for a 4,000 kWh/year household, for comparing plans against each other, not a bill prediction for your address.

Plan Usage rate Daily supply charge Solar feed-in Contract Est. annual cost*
Red Wildlife Saver 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red Wildlife Saver 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red BCNA Saver 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red Taronga Flex 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red Taronga Flex 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red Taronga Flex 29.55c/kWh 85.99c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,496
Red Wildlife Saver (010) 27.36c/kWh 111.32c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,501
Red Wildlife Saver (Demand) TOU 28.25c/kWh 105.00c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,513
Qantas Red Saver (Demand) TOU 28.25c/kWh 105.00c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,513
Red Taronga Flex (Demand) TOU 28.25c/kWh 105.00c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,513
Qantas Red Saver (TOU Transitional) TOU 29.55c/kWh 91.75c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,517
Red Taronga Flex (TOU Transitional) TOU 29.55c/kWh 91.75c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,517
Red Taronga Flex (TOU Transitional) TOU 29.55c/kWh 91.75c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,517
Red BCNA Saver 25.43c/kWh 174.55c/day 5.0c/kWh No lock-in $1,654
Qantas Red Solar Saver 25.43c/kWh 174.55c/day 5.0c/kWh No lock-in $1,654

*Estimate only, for comparing plans against each other. Enter your postcode below for pricing specific to your address and usage.

Red Energy plans overview

PlanTypeKey featureTypical discount off DMO
Living EnergyFlat rateReal-time usage tracking via app10-18%
BasicNo frillsSimple plan, competitive base rates8-15%
GreenPower100% renewableAccredited GreenPower option5-12%

Owned by Snowy Hydro (Australian Government). Plans as at July 2026.

Our take on Red Energy

Red Energy is owned by Snowy Hydro, which is in turn owned by the Australian Government. This gives them a unique position: a retailer backed by government-owned renewable generation. Their pricing is mid-range, typically competitive with or slightly cheaper than the Big 3. Their Living Energy plan with real-time usage tracking is a genuine differentiator for customers who want visibility into their consumption patterns.

For customers who value Australian ownership and renewable energy credentials, Red Energy is a strong option. They are not always the absolute cheapest, but the combination of competitive pricing, good customer satisfaction, and government-backed renewable generation makes them worth comparing.

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