For solar, Red Energy's best feed-in with no catches is 5.0c and GloBird's is 10.0c per kWh. On Essential Energy (NSW), Red Energy is about $2,379 a year and GloBird is $1,898. GloBird's cheapest plan costs less on 10 of 10 networks, typically by $143 a year.
| State | Network | Red Energy bill / yr | GloBird bill / yr | Red Energy feed-in | GloBird feed-in | Peak rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Ausgrid | $1,724 | $1,559 ✓ | 2.5c | 10.0c | 28.1c / 38.3c |
| NSW | Endeavour | $1,851 | $1,626 ✓ | 2.5c | 10.0c | 40.3c / 31.9c |
| NSW | Essential Energy | $2,379 | $1,898 ✓ | 2.5c | 10.0c | 42.1c / 33.0c |
| QLD | Energex | $1,685 | $1,401 ✓ | 5.0c | 10.0c | 47.8c / 19.8c |
| VIC | AusNet Services | $1,377 | $1,302 ✓ | 1.0c | – | 44.3c / 36.9c |
| VIC | Citipower | $1,240 | $1,132 ✓ | 1.0c | – | 35.6c / 29.4c |
| VIC | Jemena | $1,267 | $1,170 ✓ | 1.0c | – | 34.9c / 29.7c |
| VIC | Powercor | $1,357 | $1,244 ✓ | 1.0c | – | 38.8c / 31.4c |
| VIC | United Energy | $1,273 | $1,151 ✓ | 1.0c | – | 37.5c / 30.5c |
| SA | SA Power Networks | $2,262 | $2,038 ✓ | 2.0c | 1.0c | 52.8c / 61.6c |
Estimates for a home using 12 kWh a day, including GST. Based on the government plan feed, which may contain errors. PowerPicker isn't affiliated with either retailer.
Read the full Red Energy review and GloBird Energy review.
GloBird's cheapest plan is cheaper than Red Energy's on 10 of the 10 networks where both sell. The typical difference is $143 a year in GloBird's favour for a home using 12 kWh a day.
For solar, Red Energy's best feed-in with no catches is 5.0c and GloBird's is 10.0c per kWh. Red Energy has 11 plans with free hours of power each day, such as Midday Power Saver. GloBird has 70 plans with free hours of power each day, such as FOUR4FREE Residential (Flexible Rate CTL)-Ausgrid.
Neither is the cheapest on every network. Enter your postcode on the feed-in tariff pages to score every retailer's plans for your home, not just these two.