- Type
- Electricity and gas retailer
- Available in
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
- Rating
- 2.6/5 (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 BCNA (SunSoak Demand) TOU FREE POWER | 21.11c/kWh | 111.32c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,251 |
| Red BCNA FREE POWER | 25.56c/kWh | 122.50c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,470 |
| Red BCNA (010) FREE POWER | 27.36c/kWh | 111.32c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,501 |
| Red BCNA (Demand) TOU FREE POWER | 25.69c/kWh | 132.50c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,511 |
| Red BCNA (Demand) TOU FREE POWER | 28.50c/kWh | 116.50c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,565 |
| Red BCNA FREE POWER | 25.43c/kWh | 174.55c/day | 5.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,654 |
| Red BCNA FREE POWER | 26.28c/kWh | 194.00c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,759 |
| Red BCNA (TOU Transitional) TOU FREE POWER | 34.15c/kWh | 119.46c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,802 |
| Red BCNA FREE POWER | 37.90c/kWh | 110.00c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,918 |
| Red BCNA (TOUCL) FREE POWER | 37.90c/kWh | 110.00c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,918 |
| Red BCNA (SunSoak) TOU FREE POWER | 37.99c/kWh | 111.32c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,926 |
| Red BCNA TOU FREE POWER | 42.72c/kWh | 116.50c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $2,134 |
| Red BCNA (TOU Seasonal) TOU FREE POWER | 39.76c/kWh | 149.61c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $2,136 |
| Red BCNA (SunSoak) TOU FREE POWER | 36.04c/kWh | 195.00c/day | — | No lock-in | $2,153 |
| Red BCNA (Demand) TOU FREE POWER | 36.44c/kWh | 195.00c/day | 2.5c/kWh | No lock-in | $2,169 |
*Estimate only, for comparing plans against each other. Enter your postcode below for pricing specific to your address and usage.
Red Energy plans overview
| Plan | Type | Key feature | Typical discount off DMO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Energy | Flat rate | Real-time usage tracking via app | 10-18% |
| Basic | No frills | Simple plan, competitive base rates | 8-15% |
| GreenPower | 100% renewable | Accredited GreenPower option | 5-12% |
Owned by Snowy Hydro (Australian Government). Plans as at November 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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Red Energy also runs the Red Energy Solar Sharer, free electricity from 11am to 2pm in NSW and QLD, or 12pm to 3pm in SA. See the Free Power Hub to work out whether you can shift enough usage into that window to make it worthwhile.
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