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How to submit a complaint with
Red Energy
 

Submitting a complaint to Red Energy is straightforward and designed for convenience:

  • Call Red Energy Customer Care: Dial 131 806 (Mon–Fri 8:00am–8:30pm, Sat 9:00am–5:30pm AEST/AEDT). Provide your account details, clearly explain the issue, and speak directly with an Australian-based representative.

  • Online Complaint Form: Use Red Energy’s official contact form (select “Making a Complaint”). Ideal for non-urgent issues, it ensures you have a written record.

  • Email Your Complaint: Send your issue directly to info@redenergy.com.au. Include your name, account details, issue description, and supporting documents like photos or bills for faster resolution.

  • Postal Mail (if necessary): Address complaints to Red Energy Pty Ltd, PO Box 4136, East Richmond VIC 3121. Postal methods take longer, use this if digital methods aren’t suitable.

Note: Red Energy does not offer in-person complaint submissions. Always use phone, online form, or email for prompt service.

What happens after you submit a complaint to Red Energy ?

Red Energy’s complaint handling is transparent, fair, and aims for quick resolution:

  • Acknowledgment & Initial Response: You’ll receive an acknowledgment promptly. Often, the customer service team resolves issues at first contact.

  • Investigation & Ongoing Communication: Your issue will be thoroughly investigated. Red Energy may contact you for more information, keep you updated on progress, and set clear timelines.

  • Resolution & Outcome: Upon reaching a solution, Red Energy will clearly communicate the resolution (e.g., bill adjustment or account credit) and the reason behind it.

  • Case Escalation: If the initial resolution doesn’t meet expectations, request internal escalation to a senior representative or dedicated case manager.

  • Timely Commitments: Most complaints are resolved quickly, but complex cases may require weeks. Red Energy adheres strictly to regulatory standards to ensure timely outcomes.

Transparency and communication are hallmarks of Red Energy’s award-winning customer service.

Common complaints against
Red Energy

The most frequent complaints customers face with Red Energy include:

  • High Bills and Billing Errors: Unexpected charges or inflated bills due to incorrect or estimated meter readings.

  • Poor Customer Service: Occasional rude interactions, long wait times, or unhelpful support responses.

  • Account Changes & Miscommunication: Discrepancies in advertised rates or discounts due to misunderstanding or administrative mistakes.

  • Missing Discounts & Rebates: Credits such as solar feed-in tariffs or government rebates missing from bills.

  • Payment Difficulties & Plans: Issues establishing or maintaining payment plans, including unfair threats of disconnection despite agreed arrangements.

  • Technical & Supply Issues: Smart meter configuration errors, outages, or lack of notification about maintenance disruptions.

All these issues are resolvable, early reporting and clear communication with Red Energy expedite resolutions.

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How other
Red Energy
 complaints got resolved

Case 1: Bill Overcharge Resolved:
Issue
: Steve received an incorrect gas bill ($1,000 instead of ~$100).
Resolution: Persistently communicated via email, provided photographic meter proof. Red Energy corrected the bill after deep investigation and refunded the overcharge.

Case 2: Missing Rebate Applied
Issue
: Jane’s concession rebate was omitted from her electricity bill.
Resolution
: Customer service quickly acknowledged the oversight, applied rebate, and credited backdated amount.

Case 3: Payment Plan Restored
Issue
: John’s payment plan agreement was revoked unfairly, with threats of disconnection.
Resolution
: Formal internal complaint mentioning Ombudsman led Red Energy to restore the payment arrangement.

How to escalate a complaint with Red Energy

If initial handling is unsatisfactory, follow these escalation pathways:

  • Internal Escalation: Request review by a supervisor, senior representative, or Complaints Resolution Team. Clearly state your unresolved issue and desired outcome.

  • External Escalation – Energy Ombudsman: If internal resolution fails, contact your state Energy Ombudsman. It's free, impartial, and powerful in achieving fair solutions quickly.

  • Other Authorities (ACCC, Consumer Affairs): Report breaches of consumer law or systemic issues to ACCC or your state’s Consumer Affairs office, though typically the Ombudsman is the primary external resource.

Always keep detailed records of interactions for escalation purposes.

Regulatory & Ombudsman Information for Red Energy

External help is available when needed:

  • Energy Ombudsman Contacts:

  • Australian Energy Regulator (AER): Monitors energy retailers’ compliance, ensuring regulations are followed (wrongful disconnections, hardship policies).

  • Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC): Handles misleading advertising or unfair practices.

Escalate externally after giving Red Energy the opportunity to resolve your complaint internally.

Official Red Energy Complaint Resources & Links

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