Latest status as of 30th March 2026
Background to the rebate
Amber SmartShift is now an approved VPP under the SA Gov REPS (Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme), which means you may be eligible for a cash rebate for optimising your battery through SmartShift.
To take advantage of the rebate that’s now available to you, you must be an Amber customer, enrolled in Amber's SmartShift battery optimisation. Rebate applications with Amber’s Activity provider Ecovantage can be applied for here.
Note: If you have any questions on eligibility, or struggle with the application process, you can reach out directly to Ecovantage at:
repsreporting@ecovantage.com.au
What you are entitled to claim under the scheme
How much you are entitled to be rebated under the scheme is dependent on your battery size in kWh and if you are a ‘priority group’ or 'non-priority group' customer (as defined on the ESCOSA website here).
Rebates are capped at 28kWh (ie. a 40kWh battery will receive the same rebate as a 28kWh battery).
See below for an example of the rebate on offer for a 20kWh battery:
Check the Ecovantage calculator on their website, select 'SmartShift' and your battery from the dropdown menu to determine which rebate amount applies to your specific battery.
Note: Claiming this credit does not lock you in to Amber for any period of time.
Eligibility
Read the SA REPS VPP terms and conditions here.
Claiming your rebate under REPS must be completed in the same calendar year that you join Amber’s SmartShift program in SA.
Customers can only claim the REPS rebate once.
If you have been considering expanding your battery storage, do so before applying for the rebate.
Claiming your rebate
If you are not yet an Amber for Batteries customer in South Australia, the first step is to join Amber.
Once you are an Amber customer, you will need to provide us with your battery information to enrol your device with SmartShift.
See here for detailed enrolment guides for your battery brand.
After you are enrolled with SmartShift, you can head here to upload your docs and claim your rebate from the SA REPS.
This rebate application and payment is facilitated by Ecovantage, Amber’s accredited activity provider under REPS, and all questions regarding the application process and the scheme should be directed to Ecovantage via the contact details on their website.
Required documents to make a rebate claim
Required documents are listed with example images on the application form.
They include:
- A copy of your original signed quote or contract from the company that installed your battery
- Electrical Certificate of Compliance (ECOC) paperwork (reach out to your installer if you don’t have this)
- Photo of the battery installed at your property
- Email from Amber confirming you are on SmartShift (search your inbox for “Your battery’s being optimised!”)
- Evidence of your eligibility as a priority customer if applicable
Once your application and documentation has been received and approved by the ACP, your payment will be sent to you within 60 days.
Note: Should you not be able to find the “Your Battery’s Being Optimised” email, please reach out to our team via info@amber.com.au and we can communicate this with you or Ecovantage directly.
Questions about the rebate
If you have any questions on eligibility or struggle with the application process, you can reach out directly to Ecovantage: repsreporting@ecovantage.com.au
To be clear, Amber is not paying this rebate, determining eligibility, or setting the rebate amount. We simply worked to get SmartShift approved by the SA Government under REPS, so you have the opportunity to access this rebate once you are a fully-optimised Amber for Batteries customer.
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