GloBird Energy vs Red Energy

GloBird Energy is cheaper - by about $194/year

GloBird Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-Citipower, costs an estimated $1,010/year at 4,000 kWh, 32% below the VDO. Red Energy’s cheapest plan, Red BCNA, costs $1,203/year, 21% below the VDO. That is a difference of $194/year - switching from Red Energy to GloBird Energycould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

GloBird Energy - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
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GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-Citipower
Flat rate
GloBird Energy$1,010
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GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-Citipower
Flat rate
GloBird Energy$1,010
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GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flexible Rate With CL) Citipower
Time of use
GloBird Energy$1,013
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Red Energy - cheapest plans

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

SpecGloBird EnergyRed Energy
PlanGloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-CitipowerRed BCNA
Supply charge87.00c/day94.80c/day
Usage rate17.30c/kWh21.43c/kWh
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff-1.0c/kWh

How do I switch from GloBird 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. GloBird 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is GloBird Energy or Red Energy cheaper?
GloBird Energy has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $194/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 GloBird Energy 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 GloBird Energy.
Does GloBird Energy or Red Energy charge an exit fee?
Neither GloBird Energy's nor Red Energy's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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