AGL vs Red Energy

AGL is cheaper - by about $75/year

AGL’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Residential Seniors - New To AGL, costs an estimated $1,128/year at 4,000 kWh, 24% below the VDO. Red Energy’s cheapest plan, Red BCNA, costs $1,203/year, 21% below the VDO. That is a difference of $75/year - switching from Red Energy to AGLcould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

AGL - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
AGL logo
Residential Seniors - New To AGL
Time of use
AGL$1,128
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AGL logo
Residential Seniors - New To AGL
Time of use
AGL$1,128
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AGL logo
Residential Seniors
Time of use
AGL$1,128
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Red Energy - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Red Energy logo
Red BCNA
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
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Red Energy logo
Red BCNA
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
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Red Energy logo
Red Rotary D9815 Saver
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecAGLRed Energy
PlanResidential Seniors - New To AGLRed BCNA
Supply charge92.50c/day94.80c/day
Usage rate27.15c/kWh (peak)21.43c/kWh
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff0.5c/kWh1.0c/kWh

How do I switch from AGL to Red Energy?

Choose a plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero lodges the transfer with your new retailer - there is no interruption to your electricity supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. AGL’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; Red Energy’s has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00. Check your current plan’s exit fee before switching, if any applies.

Frequently asked questions

Is AGL or Red Energy cheaper?
AGL has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $75/year at 4,000 kWh usage. Your actual saving depends on your usage and tariff - compare the plans above for exact numbers.
How do I switch from AGL to Red Energy?
Choose a Red Energy plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero manages the switch for you - there's no interruption to supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. The same process applies in reverse for switching from Red Energy to AGL.
Does AGL or Red Energy charge an exit fee?
Neither AGL's nor Red Energy's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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