Red Energy Rates for Electricity and Gas Plans
Red Energy is one of the better known energy providers in Australia, retailing gas and electricity to over one million customers alongside its sister company, Lumo Energy. Both Red Energy and Lumo Energy are owned and backed by Snowy Hydro, one of the largest energy generators in the country. If you’re interested in switching to Red Energy, you might be curious how their electricity and gas rates compare to other companies. For more information about Red Energy rates, continue reading below.
Summary:
How do Red Energy rates work?
Unlike other energy providers in Australia, who offer different rates and discounts depending on the plan you choose, Red Energy does things a little differently. No matter what plan you choose with Red Energy, you will get the same usage and supply charges for your energy. Instead, Red Energy offers different credits, rewards points, and other incentives depending on the plan you choose. Whether you want a simple plan, additional Qantas points, or you’re an electric vehicle user and want free weekend electricity, Red Energy offers incentives for everyone.
Red Energy rates for electricity and gas
Since Red Energy does their electricity and gas plans a little differently, your rates don’t change depending on the plan you choose. Here, you can find the electricity and gas rates for Red Energy in selected energy distribution networks. Your actual rates may vary depending on the distribution network you live in.
NSW | ACT | VIC | QLD | SA | |
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Discount off the reference price | 15% discount | N / A | 3% discount | 7% discount | Equal to the reference price |
Daily supply charge | 83.578c / day | 97.350c / day | 109.989c / day | 103.4c / day | 117.7c / day |
Usage rates | 23.969c / kWh | 21.681c / kWh | 24.420c / kWh | 22.44c / kWh | 34.958c / kWh |
Estimated annual cost | $1,240 / year | $1,223 / year | $1,378 / year | $1,410 / year | $1,828 / year |
*Rates based on electricity distributor for each capital city (2000, 2600, 3000, 4000, 5000 postcodes respectively). Rates may vary. Estimated annual cost based on estimated average usage for the reference price in each city. Valid December 2020.
NSW | ACT | VIC | QLD | SA | |
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Daily supply charge | 64.889c / day | 85.778c / day | 72.072c / day | 82.5c / day | 74.8c / day |
Usage rates (block tariff) | 3.289c to 1.936c / Mj |
3.179c to 2.178c / Mj |
2.653c to 1.812c / Mj |
5.687c to 2.497c / Mj |
4.07c to 1.98c / Mj |
Estimated annual cost | $520 / year (25.1Mj / day) |
$1,330 / year (98.1Mj / day) |
$1,000 / year (92Mj / day) |
$590 / year (16.5Mj / day) |
$520 / year (16.5Mj / day) |
*Rates based on electricity distributor for each capital city (2000, 2600, 3000, 4000, 5000 postcodes respectively). Rates may vary. Estimated annual cost based on estimated average usage for the reference price in each city. Valid December 2020.
Red Energy electricity and gas plans
Red Energy plans are available to customers in the National Electricity Market, where they offer both gas and electricity to customers in New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Here, you can find what Red Energy electricity and gas plans are available to you in your state.
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While Red Energy rates for electricity and gas might be the same, no matter what plan you choose, it’s their additional incentives that draw people in. Incentives and available plans vary by state, but you could get additional Red Energy Rewards, Qantas points, or free electricity, depending on what you qualify for. All Red Energy electricity and gas plans come with no lock-in contract, no exit fees, and flexible billing and payment options.
Living Energy Saver | Qantas Red Saver | Red EV Saver | Red Taronga Saver |
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Red Energy and GreenPower rates
GreenPower is the government-accredited carbon offset program designed to let Australians invest in renewable energy through their energy provider. With Red Energy, you can choose to offset your home’s carbon emissions with 100% GreenPower. For an additional 5.83c / kWh, in addition to your standard electricity consumption charges, you can be rest assured that you’re offsetting the electricity you use every day.
Red Energy solar feed-in-tariff rates
If you have solar energy, you might be interested in getting a solar feed-in-tariff from Red Energy. With a solar FiT, you will earn credit back for the generated solar energy you send back into the grid. Red Energy offers competitive solar feed-in-tariffs, but not the highest available on the market.
NSW | ACT | VIC | QLD | SA |
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9.5c / kWh | 9.4c / kWh | 10.2c / kWh | First 5kWh: 15c / kWh Remaining: 8c/kWh |
11.5c / kWh |
Contact Red Energy and sign up for an electricity or gas plan
Interested in signing up with Red Energy, or just have more questions about how their rates work? You can contact Red Energy a number of ways, to make sure all your questions and concerns are answered no matter if you’re a new or existing Red Energy customer. Red Energy’s business hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm excluding public holidays.
Phone | International phone | Fax | Postal address |
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13 18 06 | +613 9977 6000 | 1300 661 086 | PO Box 4136, East Richmond VIC 3121 |
Pay my Red Energy bill
If you want to pay your Red Energy electricity or gas bill, you have many different options available. All Red Energy plans offer flexible billing and payment options so you can easily pay the way that works for you.
Method | How to pay |
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Pay Now Online | Pay online now |
Phone | Call Red Energy customer service at 131 806 |
In Person | You can pay in person at Australia Post Offices by cash, EFTPOS or cheque |
BPAY | Contact your financial institution Biller Code and Reference Number available on your bill |
Send cheque or money order to Red Energy Pty Ltd PO Box 4136 East Richmond VIC, 3121 |
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Direct Debit | Fill out a direct debit form |