Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) Battery / VPP Rebate

If you connect to an approved VPP in South Australia, and are part of a priority group in South Australia you could potentially qualify for a cash rebate of up to $2,050 through the South Australian Government's Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme.

Virtual Power Plants (VPP) are networks of small-scale energy-producing and storage devices, like solar panels and batteries, interconnected to support the electricity grid by sharing energy during peak demand or storing it for future use, all while compensating device owners for their participation.

Origin Loop and Amber are both approved providers in the South Australian Government’s Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme. Upon enrolling and being fully connected to the in the Amber or Origin Loop Virtual Power Plant, you will then need to head to this link to apply for the rebate. Both Origin Loop and Amber Electrics VPP's do not have lock in contracts, so you are not locked in if you decide to revert to a traditional energy provider after receiving the rebates.

If you have a installed home battery and sign up to Origin Loop VPP or the Amber VPP, you could be eligible for a cash rebate of up to $2,050.

The rebates value is dependent on the capacity of your battery and larger batteries receive greater rebates, please visit this link to confirm eligibility and rebate value.

2026 Update: The REPS rebate is currently only being offered to Priority Group Customers
The VPP rebate is delivered under the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS), which requires energy retailers to meet targets set by the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining. In 2026, the overall number of rebates available has reduced, while the portion that must go to Priority Group households has increased. This means some offers, including the VPP rebate, are focused on priority group customers to meet those targets. While this means some VPP customers may not be eligible to apply, it ensures support is directed to those who need it most under the scheme rules.
Read the MAC Trade Services Article to learn more.

How REPS works
Each five year period, the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining sets targets that energy retailers must meet. These targets are measured in gigajoules, and retailers meet them by offering discounted upgrades or rebates to customers.

There are two types of targets:
Overall target – the total amount of energy savings retailers must achieve across all customers
Priority group target – a specific portion of that total that must be delivered to priority group households Priority group households include people who may need additional support, such as: 

• Concession card holders 
• Veterans or war widows 
• People receiving energy concessions 
• People on retailer payment plans or in hardship programs 
• Eligible renters (paying less than $500 per week)

Retailers can deliver these upgrades themselves or partner with providers like MAC Trade Services to make these offers available.

Full Terms & Conditions.