Introducing the Battery Rewards Plan

[Basil_AGL]

We’re excited to launch our new Battery Rewards Plan— an energy plan designed for customers with home batteries in NSW, QLD and SA who want to make the most of their stored energy.  

By choosing to export energy back to the grid during peak times, eligible customers can earn up to $600 in Digital Visa Gift Cards.^ It’s our way of rewarding smart energy choices that support a more sustainable grid. 

Unlock more value from your battery: https://www.agl.com.au/residential/energy/compare-plans/energy-offer?webid=BRPLAN 

^Prepaid Digital Visa gift cards are allocated quarterly and value varies depending on kWh exported in certain peak times.  Earn a $10 gift card if you export between 1kWh and 50kWh and for every additional 50kWh an extra $10 will be added to the card value – up to a maximum of $400 each quarter.   

T&Cs available at agl.com.au/compare-plans. Basic Plan Information Documents available at agl.com.au/bpid. Prepaid Visa T&Cs available at agl.com.au/bpvisaterms    

[Tony9]

Have a Sigenergy battery? Get up to $1,600 worth of rewards

We’ve partnered with Sigenergy to offer an exclusive $1,000 credit when you join and stay for 12 months.

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[rejul333]

Peak charges apply from 3pm to 9pm every day, however the higher FIT rates is offered only from 5pm to 9pm. Wouldn't it be actually rewarding to pay higher FIT rates for the entire peak hours. Currently, I've set the Battery system not to export any power during 3pm to 5pm, but I'd be happy to export if higher FIT rates from 3PM are offered.

[SolarVaulter]

@Tony9 ….. Oh yes I did forget doh 🤦‍♂️

[SolarVaulter]

@rejul333 

Even with a 48kw battery (which are not common) on a 3 phase system in Qld you would drop the battery SOC to zero in a smidge over 3 hours so the 4 hour window is honestly quite generous. Maybe you were hoping to capture some solar feed in between 3pm and 5pm?

On a single phase system which in Qld is limited to 5kw feed in then it does change the equation. But I’m guessing that most people with single phase if they’ve done their homework or been given good advice won’t have a installed a 48kw battery to feed in to the grid.

It’s not a case of one size fits all as everyone has different priorities and every state has different rules. 
if you’re coming out in front on the $ then you’re winning 👍

[MrNash]

No mate not any plan, I understand the concept so I'm asking for specifics.

To answer your question AGL have full control over your battery you can not set the battery to hold any for you. They state 250kWh maximum they will access in 12 months from your battery on the VPP. It's less than one per day and a lot if taken in one day.

Regardless of the VPP or the terms and conditions, your battery life will be depleted much faster and need replacing sooner. Read the T's & C's not just the PDS, or like most of us nothing at all.

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[MrNash]

Wow thanks very knowledgeable.

How long have you been working in energy now?

Incorrect actually my tariff is P, OP & S no solar can't be installed at this property unfortunately.



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[Lester]

@MrNash you're right, Battery Rewards is its own plan, thought it was an add on, thanks for pointing that out.

I edited my previous page reply to reflect that.

Your question though "What is the supply charge and peak rate on that plan?"

It should be that those ARE dictated by your state / region DNSP, just like all plans and tariffs, daily supply charge, single tariffs, times of various charges like peak, off peak, shoulder, CL etc.

You other comment is not correct (for VPP battery draw down) "To answer your question AGL have full control over your battery you can not set the battery to hold any for you. They state 250kWh maximum they will access in 12 months from your battery on the VPP. It's less than one per day and a lot if taken in one day."

Page 1, AGL blurb from their site . . .

"20% power reserve
We’ll always leave charge in your battery. 20% for Teslas and you can choose the level for other models in the battery settings."

Apparently.