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    

[Lester]

An interesting angle on a VPP type arrangement.

700-750kWh over 3 months each quarter is a lot of kWh to come up with through Winter for most.

Each quarter is a $150 gift card, but you might miss out on at least 1 of those, for some with smaller PV / battery, they might only get 1 quarter gift card a year, and have their battery drained a lot through the other 3 quarters.

I feel most people will at least want to know what sort of gift cards they are, straight out debit card that can be spent anywhere, or if specific brand.

2c general feed in tariff is a bit on the low side too.

I feel such an offer would need very careful calculations.

[Basil_AGL]

Hey @Lester, great point you bring up there!

Just so you are aware, the Battery Rewards Plan is a separate offer to our VPP. If you meet the eligibility requirements for our VPP, you can join and start earning more rewards even if you’re already on the AGL Battery Rewards Plan.

In terms of the Digital Vist Gift Cards, they can be used anywhere Prepaid Visa Gift Cards are accepted online and in-store with contactless point of sale terminals. Your AGL Prepaid Digital Visa Card cannot be used as a credit card or linked to any deposit account.  You first need to activate the card, following the prompts in your email or SMS.  Your card will remain valid for 3 years. 

Use of the AGL Prepaid Digital Visa Card is subject to the following Terms & Conditions and Excluded Merchants apply see: agl-battery-rewards-prepaid-digital-visa-card-terms.pdf.

[Lester]

Cheers Basil,

I dug deeper and saw that the rewards were not just for that 700kWh - 750kWh, there are lower tiers too, so any sort of bonus is on top of other benefits one might be on (VPP etc).

Good to know about the card and useful anywhere, much nicer having that option.

I'm guessing AGL are trying various offers to see what people might be more aligned to, maybe after I finish the Solar Grid Savers trial (sans battery) I will look at all on the table for VPP and other such.

Thanks again for the reply.