About Lumo Energy
Lumo Energy is owned by Snowy Hydro, the Australian Government owned generator that also owns Red Energy. Snowy Hydro bought Lumo from New Zealand's Infratil in 2014.
Lumo publishes residential plans in Victoria and South Australia. Because the two brands share an owner, it is worth comparing Lumo and Red Energy plans side by side if you live in either state.
Lumo Energy prices in each network
Electricity prices depend on your network, so the same retailer charges different amounts in different areas. The table shows Lumo Energy's cheapest flat-rate plan open to any household in each network, priced at 4,000 kWh a year, against the regulated reference price for that network.
| Network | Plan | A year | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Power NetworksSA | Lumo Basic | $2,016 | $2,334 | 14% below |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | Lumo Plus | $1,403 | $1,747 | 20% below |
| CitiPowerVIC | Lumo Plus | $1,174 | $1,481 | 21% below |
| JemenaVIC | Lumo Plus | $1,240 | $1,563 | 21% below |
| PowercorVIC | Lumo Plus | $1,289 | $1,633 | 21% below |
| United EnergyVIC | Lumo Plus | $1,199 | $1,529 | 22% below |
What it costs at low, medium and high usage
| Usage a year | Lumo Energy | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,425 | $1,705 | 16% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $2,016 | $2,334 | 14% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,999 | $3,381 | 11% below |
| Usage a year | Lumo Energy | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,018 | $1,268 | 20% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,403 | $1,747 | 20% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,046 | $2,547 | 20% below |
Compare these with your own bill using the kWh you used over a year. Our average bills page shows typical usage for each state.
Lumo Energy's plan range
| Plan feature | Plans |
|---|---|
| Flat rate (single rate) | 36 |
| Time of use | 50 |
| Demand charge | 0 |
| With controlled load | 44 |
| Fixed price | 0 |
| Solar Sharer free midday power | 4 |
| Guaranteed discount | 0 |
| Conditional discount | 0 |
| Restricted eligibility | 0 |
Solar, GreenPower and fees
- Solar feed-in tariff: from 1c up to 2c per kWh across its plans. See feed-in tariffs by state.
- GreenPower: no per-kWh GreenPower option listed in its plan data. See green energy.
- Late payment fee: none listed.
- Paper bill fee: none listed.
- Ways to pay: Paper bill, Direct debit, Credit card, BPAY, Other methods.
How Lumo Energy compares
Questions about Lumo Energy
In Victoria and South Australia, across 6 electricity networks. It published 86 residential electricity plans to Energy Made Easy as at 14 October 2026.
In the SA Power Networks network, Lumo Energy's cheapest generally available flat-rate plan, Lumo Basic, works out at about $2,016 a year for 4,000 kWh, including GST and guaranteed discounts. That is 14% below the Default Market Offer of $2,334.
Yes. Across its published plans, Lumo Energy's retailer feed-in tariffs range up to 2c per kWh. The rate depends on the plan and network, so check the fact sheet for the plan you choose.
None of its published residential plans listed a late payment fee when we checked.
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.