Red Energy is proud to be associated with
Hepburn Wind.
A special offer for Hepburn Wind supporters – Red Energy Community Saver.
We're proud to be involved with Hepburn Wind, Australia's first community-owned wind farm, and we've committed to buying 100% of its electricity output. That's why we've put our energy into an offer that will benefit both you AND the Hepburn community.
- Price certainty – No price change``
- 10% Pay on Time™ discount off your entire electricity bill (not just your energy usage)
- $12.50 contribution to the Hepburn Wind Community Fund for every bill you pay on time^
- 2 year contract*
FAQs
Am I directly getting the output from the wind farm?
All electricity that is generated in Australia is put in to a central pool (national electricity market) which means all customers get electricity supplied to them from a mixture of sources. However Red Energy is purchasing 100% of the output of the Hepburn Wind Farm.
I am on a solar plan with my existing energy provider. Can I transfer to Red Energy and retain the premium feed in tariffs?
Yes. You can transfer to Red Energy and retain your premium feed in tariffs if you are eligible for it.
Will Red still make the $12.50 contribution on my behalf to the community fund if my electricity bills are in credit?
Yes.
Why can't I get cheaper electricity if I am supporting the Hepburn Wind Farm?
The price of energy is set by the market regardless of the source. The energy generated from the Hepburn Wind Farm is put into the energy market along with other forms of generation and retailers like Red Energy buy electricity at the rate set by the market to supply to their customers.
Can I upgrade to 100% GreenPower on the Community Saver Plan?
Yes. The GreenPower you purchase is matched to Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) generated from Hepburn Wind. In the event your annual consumption exceeds the number of REC's generated, we will match your remaining consumption to an alternative accredited GreenPower source.
Will I receive my Pay On Time™ discount if I have solar installed at my property and sign up to the Community Saver offer?
The energy rates charged on a solar plan are lower in most cases compared to customers on other plans. In addition, most customers on a solar plan receive feed in tariffs. Due to these factors Red Energy do not offer the Pay on Time™ discount to customers who are on a solar plan.
Can I get my friends and family who live outside of VIC to sign up to this offer?
No. At this stage this offer is only available to customers who live in Victoria.
Does Red Energy have a part to play in this Community Fund?
No Red Energy is contributing to it only.
- ``No price change on electricity rates until 1st Jan 2013. Offer valid until 30th June 2012 and is available for new residential and small business customers only
- ^ Red Energy will make a contribution to the Hepburn Wind Community Fund of an amount which will be not less than $12.50 for every electricity bill that is paid in full by the due date during the duration of the fixed term agreement. Offer available to customers who sign up to the Community Saver plan between 21 August 2011 and 31 December 2012. Click here for full terms and conditions.
* If your agreement with us is terminated after your Cooling-Off Period but before the expiry of your fixed term, you will have to pay us the Early Termination Fee. The Early Termination Fee is $20.00 for your electricity account.
