Alinta Energy and Red Energy at a glance
Red Energy is owned by the Australian Government through Snowy Hydro. Alinta Energy is now owned by Singapore's Sembcorp Industries, which completed its purchase in June 2026.
Both sell in NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia, so they meet in ten networks. Red publishes many more plans, including a large number of demand and Solar Sharer plans, while Alinta keeps a shorter list.
Alinta Energy vs Red Energy prices in each network
| Network | Alinta Energy | Red Energy | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential EnergyNSW | $2,106 | $1,935 | Red Energy by $171 |
| AusgridNSW | $1,700 | $1,616 | Red Energy by $84 |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,782 | $1,747 | Red Energy by $35 |
| SA Power NetworksSA | $2,334 | $2,109 | Red Energy by $225 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,565 | $1,709 | Alinta Energy by $144 |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,398 | $1,496 | Alinta Energy by $98 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,184 | $1,349 | Alinta Energy by $165 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,250 | $1,345 | Alinta Energy by $95 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,306 | $1,393 | Alinta Energy by $87 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,223 | $1,324 | Alinta Energy by $101 |
| Usage a year | Alinta Energy | Red Energy | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,204 | $1,294 | $1,400 |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,565 | $1,709 | $1,820 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,166 | $2,400 | $2,519 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | Alinta Energy | Red Energy |
|---|---|---|
| States | NSW, SA, QLD, VIC | SA, QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC |
| Residential plans | 248 | 969 |
| Time-of-use plans | 117 | 707 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 12 | 56 |
| Fixed-price plans | 0 | 0 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 10c | 5c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | Not listed | 1.2c |
| Late payment fee | Up to $12.00 | None listed |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, Alinta Energy comes out ahead in more of the networks they share. The gap in any one network is what matters for you, and it can change when either retailer updates its plans. If solar exports matter, compare feed-in rates on the specific plans. If you can shift usage to the middle of the day, look at time-of-use and Solar Sharer plans as well as flat rates.
Read our full guides to Alinta Energy and Red Energy, or see the cheapest retailers in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
How these prices were worked out
Every price on this page comes from the plans retailers publish to the AER's Energy Made Easy data under the Consumer Data Right, as at 14 October 2026. We price flat-rate (single rate) plans that any household in the area can sign up for, at 2,500, 4,000, 6,500 kWh a year, including GST, the daily supply charge and guaranteed discounts. Conditional discounts, such as for paying on time, are left out. Plans limited to members, existing customers or homes with particular equipment are excluded. Retailers with wholesale-linked prices are listed separately, not ranked.
Prices change, sometimes weekly. Always confirm the current price on the retailer's plan fact sheet or a government comparison site before you switch. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Common questions
It depends on your network. Comparing their cheapest generally available flat-rate plans at 4,000 kWh a year, Alinta Energy is cheaper in 6 of the 10 networks they share and Red Energy in 4, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, Alinta Energy's highest flat feed-in tariff is 10c and Red Energy's is 5c. Plans with higher feed-in rates often have higher usage rates, so compare the whole plan.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked 14 October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.