Red Energy

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

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Plan pricing data refreshed 18 October 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 Rotary D9815 Saver FREE POWER 25.56c/kWh 122.50c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,470
Standing Offer (SunSoak Demand) TOU FREE POWER 24.75c/kWh 133.00c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,475
Red Rotary D9815 Saver (Demand) TOU FREE POWER 28.50c/kWh 116.50c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,565
Red Rotary D9815 Saver FREE POWER 26.28c/kWh 194.00c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,759
Standing Offer Flat Rate TOU FREE POWER 32.15c/kWh 137.94c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,789
Standing Offer Flat Rate (SunSoak Demand) TOU FREE POWER 32.15c/kWh 137.94c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,789
Standing Offer (010) FREE POWER 32.15c/kWh 137.94c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,789
Standing Offer Flat Rate (SunSoak) TOU FREE POWER 32.15c/kWh 137.94c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,789
Red Rotary D9815 Saver (TOU Transitional) TOU FREE POWER 34.15c/kWh 119.46c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,802
Standing Offer (020) FREE POWER 31.90c/kWh 164.68c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,877
Red Rotary D9815 Saver TOU FREE POWER 36.62c/kWh 117.30c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $1,893
Standing Offer (030) FREE POWER 31.70c/kWh 209.80c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $2,034
Red Rotary D9815 Saver TOU FREE POWER 42.72c/kWh 116.50c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $2,134
Red Rotary D9815 Saver (TOU Seasonal) TOU FREE POWER 39.76c/kWh 149.61c/day 2.5c/kWh No lock-in $2,136
Red Rotary D9815 Saver (SunSoak) TOU FREE POWER 36.04c/kWh 195.00c/day — No lock-in $2,153

*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 October 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.

Weighing Red against the biggest incumbent? See our head-to-head: Red Energy vs AGL.

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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Common questions about Red Energy

Red Energy has a 4.2/5 (ProductReview) rating. Compare their plans at your address to see if they offer competitive pricing for your household.
Yes. The Red Energy Solar Sharer gives 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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