Red Energy and EnergyAustralia at a glance
Both retailers sell across NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, so they meet in almost every network in the national market.
Their pricing styles differ. EnergyAustralia often quotes a guaranteed discount off its usage and supply charges, which we apply. Red Energy publishes its rates without headline discounts. Comparing the final yearly cost, as below, takes that difference out.
Red Energy vs EnergyAustralia prices in each network
| Network | Red Energy | EnergyAustralia | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA Power NetworksSA | $2,109 | $2,170 | Red Energy by $61 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,709 | $1,601 | EnergyAustralia by $108 |
| EvoenergyACT | $1,645 | $1,852 | Red Energy by $207 |
| Essential EnergyNSW | $1,935 | $2,107 | Red Energy by $172 |
| AusgridNSW | $1,616 | $1,700 | Red Energy by $84 |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,747 | $1,782 | Red Energy by $35 |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,496 | $1,538 | Red Energy by $42 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,349 | $1,303 | EnergyAustralia by $46 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,345 | $1,375 | Red Energy by $30 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,393 | $1,437 | Red Energy by $44 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,324 | $1,345 | Red Energy by $21 |
| Usage a year | Red Energy | EnergyAustralia | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,294 | $1,232 | $1,400 |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,709 | $1,601 | $1,820 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,400 | $2,217 | $2,519 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | Red Energy | EnergyAustralia |
|---|---|---|
| States | SA, QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC | QLD, NSW, SA, ACT, VIC |
| Residential plans | 969 | 636 |
| Time-of-use plans | 707 | 354 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 56 | 18 |
| Fixed-price plans | 0 | 69 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 5c | 8c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | 1.2c | 4.95c |
| Late payment fee | None listed | Up to $12.00 |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, Red 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 Red Energy and EnergyAustralia, or see the cheapest retailers in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, 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, Red Energy is cheaper in 9 of the 11 networks they share and EnergyAustralia in 2, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, Red Energy's highest flat feed-in tariff is 5c and EnergyAustralia's is 8c. 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.