Nectr Energy vs Red Energy

Nectr Energy is cheaper - by about $64/year

Nectr Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026, costs an estimated $1,139/year at 4,000 kWh, 41% below the DMO. Red Energy’s cheapest plan, Red BCNA, costs $1,203/year, 21% below the VDO. That is a difference of $64/year - switching from Red Energy to Nectr Energycould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

Nectr Energy - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Nectr logo
Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
Switch
Nectr logo
Nectr Home Buzz TOU + CL 1 - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
Switch
Nectr logo
Nectr Home Buzz TOU + CL 2 - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
Switch
Showing 3 of 3 plans. Click column headers to sort.

Red Energy - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Red Energy logo
Red BCNA
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
Switch
Red Energy logo
Red BCNA
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
Switch
Red Energy logo
Red Rotary D9815 Saver
Flat rate
Red Energy$1,203
Switch
Showing 3 of 3 plans. Click column headers to sort.

Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecNectr EnergyRed Energy
PlanNectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026Red BCNA
Supply charge88.01c/day94.80c/day
Usage rate48.16c/kWh (peak)21.43c/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 Nectr 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. Nectr 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 Nectr Energy or Red Energy cheaper?
Nectr Energy has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $64/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 Nectr 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 Nectr Energy.
Does Nectr Energy or Red Energy charge an exit fee?
Neither Nectr Energy's nor Red Energy's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

Related comparisons