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Red Energy Plans and Prices

Compare Red Energy plans and find out how you can save on your electricity bills. Read our review of Red Energy at Canstar.
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Red Energy
Red Energy | Living Energy Saver
Customer Award
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Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates
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Red Energy
Red Energy | Qantas Red Saver
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy
Red Energy | Red BCNA
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy
Red Energy | Red Rotary D9815 Saver
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy
Red Energy | Red Taronga Flex
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy
Red Energy | Red Wildlife Saver
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $133 per month
  • Supply charge: 134.75c/day
  • Usage charge: 28.12c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy
Red Energy | Standing Offer
Customer Award
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Variable FiT
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.22c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Red Energy plans explained

About Red Energy

Red Energy is owned by Snowy Hydro, known for the Snowy Mountains hydroelectricity scheme. 

It provides electricity and natural gas to over one million Australians in New South Wales, Victoria, South East Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

Red Energy offers a range of sign-up incentives, including Frequent Flyer points thanks to its partnership with Qantas.

Red Energy pros and cons

Pros

  • Qantas Frequent Flyer points available on eligible plans
  • Offers a wide variety of plans, including Taronga Zoo, Qantas and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) plans
  • GreenPower add-ons available.

Cons

  • No fixed rate energy plans
  • Solar-specific plans only available in QLD
  • Fees apply for connection, disconnection and metering.

Red Energy electricity

Red Energy’s current electricity plans on Canstar’s database are:

  • Living Energy Saver
  • Qantas Red Saver
  • Red BCNA Saver
  • Red Rotary D9815 Saver
  • Standing Offer

Not all plans are available in all states.

Red Energy plans in NSW

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Red Energy
Living Energy Saver
$1,589
$1,589
16% Less
Red Energy
Qantas Red Saver
$1,589
$1,589
16% Less
Red Energy
Red BCNA
$1,589
$1,589
16% Less
Red Energy
Red Rotary D9815 Saver
$1,589
$1,589
16% Less
Results updated 03-11-2026 for Red Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Sydney 2000, Australia in the Ausgrid network, where general usage is 3,900 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Red Energy plans in QLD

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Red Energy
Living Energy Saver
$1,875
$1,875
5% Less
Red Energy
Qantas Red Saver
$1,875
$1,875
5% Less
Red Energy
Red Rotary D9815 Saver
$1,875
$1,875
5% Less
Red Energy
Living Energy Solar Saver
$1,988
$1,988
Equal to
Results updated 03-11-2026 for Red Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Brisbane 4000, Australia in the Energex network, where general usage is 4,600 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Red Energy plans in SA

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Red Energy
Living Energy Saver
$2,110
$2,110
9% Less
Red Energy
Qantas Red Saver
$2,110
$2,110
9% Less
Red Energy
Red BCNA
$2,110
$2,110
9% Less
Red Energy
Red Rotary D9815 Saver
$2,110
$2,110
9% Less
Results updated 03-11-2026 for Red Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Adelaide 5000, Australia in the SA Power Networks network, where general usage is 4,000 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Red Energy plans in VIC

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Energy Fact Sheet)
Red Energy
Living Energy Saver
$1,349
$1,349
8% Less
Red Energy
Qantas Red Saver
$1,349
$1,349
8% Less
Red Energy
Qantas Red Saver (Bundled)
$1,349
$1,349
8% Less
Red Energy
Red BCNA
$1,349
$1,349
8% Less
Results updated 03-11-2026 for Red Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Melbourne 3000, Australia in the CitiPower network, where general usage is 4,000 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Lowest annual cost displayed, your bill will differ based on actual usage. Based on general usage, the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) is $1,481 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.

Red Energy natural gas

Red Energy sells natural gas in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and ACT. Its gas plans are similar to its electricity deals in terms of name and incentives. 

  • Living Energy Saver
  • Qantas Red Saver
  • Red BCNA Saver
  • Red Rotary D9815 Saver
  • Red Taronga Flex
  • Red Wildlife Saver
  • Standing Offer

Red Energy solar

Red Energy offers the following FiTs on standard plans:

NSW

VIC

SA

QLD

1.1c/kWh - 6.7c/kWh

1c/kWh

2c/kWh

1c/kWh

Red Energy benefits and rewards

Red Energy Rewards

While Red Energy doesn’t have a specific rewards program, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points on Qantas Red Saver plans at sign up, and for paying bills on time. Customers will earn 2 points per $1 spent on Red Energy bills.

 It also offers a refer-a-friend reward of a $25 eGift card for both you and your friend or 1,500 Qantas points.

Utilities bundling 

Red Energy doesn’t offer discounts for bundling electricity and gas plans.

Red Energy accounts and billing

Red Energy MyAccount

Red Energy’s app includes access to the following account features:

  • Bill payments: Pay your bill, check due dates and upcoming payments.
  • Account management: Move your services to a new address and update personal and billing information. 
  • Solar support: See how much solar energy you’ve exported and how much bill credit you’ve received in return.
  • Add concession details: Eligible concession card holders can add or edit their details.
  • Check energy usage: Check how much energy your household uses each day.

Red Energy website

You can also access your account via the Red Energy website which has the same functions as the app.

How do customers rate Red Energy?

Red Energy has rated among the top picks in Canstar's 2026 customer satisfaction surveys.

Find out more about our award ratings and methodology.

Should I choose Red Energy?

Red Energy offers multiple plans with extras, including charitable donations. Its BCNA plan donates part of every bill payment to the Breast Cancer Network - up to $60 per year for electricity and $60 per year for gas. 

Its Qantas Red Saver Plans include bonus Frequent Flyer points for program members, and the Red Taronga Flex plan includes an annual Zoo Friends Family membership for one adult and any children under 16.

Its wide range of plans cater to various energy needs, including solar and EV owners. Red Energy is also Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers - Electricity Providers winner in NSW and QLD, and for dual fuel and small business nationwide.

FAQs about Red Energy

Electric vehicle (EV) owners may be eligible for Red Energy’s Red EV Saver plan in NSW, SEQ, ACT, VIC and SA. 


Customers on this plan can access free electricity between 12pm-2pm on weekends (excluding GreenPower and supply charges). Eligible customers must sign-up online, have a smart meter and proof of EV registration.

Red Energy offers 100% GreenPower for an extra 3.3 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), so you can support the use of renewable electricity.

Red Energy does not offer standalone senior plans.

All of Red Energy’s plans are variable, which means that the amount you pay for each kWh of electricity you use per day can change at any time.

Customers facing financial hardship can access Red Energy’s EvenPay program. Its 100% Australian-based customer support team can create a personalised payment schedule in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments. For more information, contact Red Energy.


Alternatively, they may offer personally-tailored payment plans or a payment extension.

You may be eligible for federal and state government energy concessions and rebates.


If you already have a concession, you can add it to your plan or edit details via Red Energy’s website or app.

Red Energy has three variable electricity and gas plans for small businesses to choose from:

  • Red Business Saver
  • Qantas Red Business Plus
  • Red Business BCNA Saver.

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Kevin GohSenior Finance and Energy Journalist

Kevin is a Senior Finance and Energy Journalist. Kevin covers a wide range of topics for the Canstar editorial team that includes energy, home loans, car insurance, travel insurance and pet insurance. Alongside finance content, Kevin continues to report on the latest news in electricity, gas, and solar. 

Kevin also has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Economics and International Relations from the University of Queensland, and half a decade of experience in the comparison industry and as a professional content writer across numerous publications and digital agencies. Before his career in writing, Kevin first found his footing in the corporate events and retail sectors in Singapore and Brisbane. 

His years of learning and first-hand experience give him a grounded insight into what customers want. Pulling from his tertiary background in economics, Kevin simplifies difficult financial topics in a way that engages and empowers Aussies to shop around for better deals with confidence. You can follow Kevin on LinkedIn. 


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Tara DonnellyUtilities and Finance Managing Editor

Tara Donnelly is Canstar's Utilities and Finance Managing Editor, leading the team’s energy, telecommunications and consumer technology coverage, as well as editing personal finance and insurance content. For more than a decade she has authored hundreds of articles covering these topics across Australia, the US and Canada, including eight years as part of the Canstar Group. 

Prior to writing within the comparison industry, Tara worked hands-on in retail banking for more than six years, helping Australians to manage and understand their finances. Her years of experience have given her key insights into helping consumers find the right plan or product for their unique needs. 

Tara has shared her expertise with national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC, The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald. She has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.


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