Alinta Energy vs Red Energy
Alinta Energy is cheaper - by about $198/year
Alinta Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, HomeDeal Connect - Time of Use, costs an estimated $1,005/year at 4,000 kWh, 48% below the DMO. Red Energy’s cheapest plan, Red BCNA, costs $1,203/year, 21% below the VDO. That is a difference of $198/year - switching from Red Energy to Alinta Energycould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.
Alinta Energy - cheapest plans
| Plan | Retailer | Annual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Off-peak | Shoulder | ||||||||
 | HomeDeal Connect - Time of Use Time of use | Alinta Energy | $1,005 | |||||||
| HomeDeal Connect - Time of Use + CL Time of use | Alinta Energy | $1,005 | |||||||
| HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use Time of use | Alinta Energy | $1,029 |
Red Energy - cheapest plans
Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer
| Spec | Alinta Energy | Red Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | HomeDeal Connect - Time of Use | Red BCNA |
| Supply charge | 137.92c/day | 94.80c/day |
| Usage rate | 47.06c/kWh (peak) | 21.43c/kWh |
| Exit fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Contract term | No lock-in | No lock-in |
| Green energy | - | - |
| Solar feed-in tariff | 3.0c/kWh | 1.0c/kWh |
How do I switch from Alinta Energy 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. Alinta Energy’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.