Living Energy Saver (SunSoak)
What it charges
- Supply charge
- $1.9500
- a day
- Peak usage
- 36.04c
- per kWh
Per kWh
- Peak36.04c
- Off-peak15.90c
- Controlled Load 116.75c
- Controlled Load 220.46c
- Solar feed-in, paid to you15.40c
- Solar feed-in
- 15.40c a kWh
- Contract
- Variable prices, ongoing
Prices per kWh as published; exclusive of GST unless the retailer states otherwise.
How it compares in New South Wales
Where this plan's prices sit among the plans anyone can sign up for at home in New South Wales, as published. Each bar counts the plans at that price, and the ink line marks this plan.
Peak rate
36.04cper kWh on this plan
The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in New South Wales charges 38.28c at peak times, and the lowest 16.80c, across 1,688 plans.
Supply charge
$1.95a day on this plan
The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in New South Wales charges $1.68 a day, and the lowest $0.88, across 1,688 plans.
Solar feed-in
15.40cper kWh exported on this plan
The typical plan open to anyone in New South Wales that pays for exports gives 3.00c, and the most generous 40.00c, across 2,338 plans.
Price changes
Changes Red Energy has published to this plan since 17 September 2026, newest first, as published. Every retailer's price changes
| From | Price | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Usage rate | 36.98c | 36.04c | down 0.94c a kWh |
Tariff
Time of Use Tariff Period1 Jul to 30 Jun
Supply $1.9500 a day| Rate | When | Blocks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak7am-10am and 3pm-10pm Monday to Sunday AEST/AEDT | Every day 07:00-09:59; Every day 15:00-21:59 | Flat per day | 36.04c |
| Off-peakAll other times. | Every day 10:00-14:59; Every day 22:00-06:59 | Flat per day | 15.90c |
Controlled load
Controlled Load 1
| Rate | When | Blocks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Load 1Controlled load 1 rates are available during times specified by your distributor | All times | Flat per day | 16.75c |
Controlled Load 2
| Rate | When | Blocks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Load 2Controlled load 2 rates are available during times specified by your distributor | All times | Flat per day | 20.46c |
Solar feed-in
- Solar Export Tariff (BLNREX2)Other scheme, paid by retailer2.50c peak
Surplus FiT (First 7.5 kWh/day) - GST included if any: 10am to 3pm Monday to Sunday
- Solar Export Tariff (BLNREX2)Other scheme, paid by retailer1.60c peak
Surplus FiT (Balance) - GST included if any: 10am to 3pm Monday to Sunday
- Solar Export Tariff (BLNREX2)Other scheme, paid by retailer15.40c off peak
Smart FiT - GST included if any: 5pm to 8pm Monday to Sunday
- Solar Export Tariff (BLNREX2)Other scheme, paid by retailer2.50c shoulder
Solar FiT - GST included if any: All other times
Fees
| Fee | Term | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Fixed | $92.55 | Connection fee (GST incl) for standard move in requests during business hours. Fees may vary. See Additional Fee Information for details. |
| Disconnection | Fixed | $101.41 | Disconnection fee (GST incl) generally applies for any move-out request. Fees may vary. See Additional Fee Information for details. |
Eligibility
- GreenPower: Red Energy offers 100% GreenPower for an extra 1.2 cents per kWh. Please contact us on 131 806 for more information.
Terms
- Prices variable: We may vary your rates in line with our Customer Charter and in accordance with the Relevant Laws. We will give you written notice of at least 5 business day prior to the variation.
- 10-day cooling off period
- Billed quarterly or monthly
- Pay by direct debit, credit card, bpay, paper bill, other
- On expiry: Your contract is ongoing until it is ended by you or us.
- This offer is available to residential customers currently within the Essential Energy distribution zone with applicable network tariff. Please visit www.redenergy.com.au/terms for full T&Cs applicable to this offer. Solar Feed-In T&Cs can…
- The fees and charges listed in the Fees and Charges section above apply to the standard move in and move out requests. For details on our additional fees and charges, please visit https://www.redenergy.com.au/additional-service-charges-nsw…
Where it's offered
Distribution networks: Essential Energy, Essential Energy Far West, Essential Energy Standard (NSW).
Included postcodes
2311-2312, 2320-2321, 2324, 2329, 2337-2347, 2350, 2352-2361, 2365, 2369-2372, 2379-2382, 2386-2388, 2390, 2395-2406, 2408-2411, 2415, 2420-2431, 2439-2441, 2443-2450, 2452-2456, 2460, 2462-2466, 2469-2490, 2536-2537, 2539, 2545-2546, 2548-2551, 2577, 2579-2588, 2590, 2594, 2611, 2618-2633, 2640-2653, 2655-2656, 2658-2661, 2663, 2665-2666, 2668-2669, 2671-2672, 2675, 2678, 2680-2681, 2700-2703, 2705-2707, 2710-2717, 2720-2722, 2725-2727, 2729-2739, 2787, 2790-2795, 2797-2800, 2803-2810, 2817-2818, 2820-2836, 2838-2840, 2842-2844, 2849-2850, 2852, 2864-2871, 2873-2880, 3644, 3691, 3707, 4352, 4357, 4380, 4382-4385, 4387-4388, 4390, 4406, 4422, 4486-4487, 4494, 4496-4498
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Published by Red Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 14 Oct 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.