What is REPS
The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) is a South Australian Government initiative that encourages South Australian households and businesses to reduce energy usage, save money on energy bills and help the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
How does REPS work
The objective of the REPS is to improve energy productivity for households, businesses and the broader energy system, with a focus on low-income households.
The REPS achieves this by setting energy productivity targets to be met by obliged energy retailers including Momentum Energy and activity providers which can be achieved by delivering eligible energy productivity activities to homes and businesses.
As part of the REPS, obliged energy retailers and activity providers may choose to provide incentives (free or reduced-price efficient products) to South Australian households and businesses.
Energy productivity activities that may be available for your home or business include*:
- Energy efficient lighting
- Water saving showerheads
- Hot water upgrades
- Air conditioner upgrades
- Energy efficient appliances such as a fridge, freezer, or clothes dryer
A list of the available activities can be found at - ESCOSA - REPS activities
*Please note that while activities are available under the scheme, the obliged retailers and activity providers can choose which activities they will undertake under their business model. It is therefore suggested to contact the different activity providers to see if they will undertake the activity that you require.
How can I access REPS
Households and businesses can access REPS activities by contacting our activity provider, The Demand Manager, via demandmanager.com.au or they can be emailed on reps@demandmanager.com.au
Demand Manager provide a list of available activities, advice on eligibility and any costs, that may be involved with the energy productivity activities provided.
Below is a summary of the activities offered by our activity provider, Demand Manager, for both households and businesses.
Residential Activities
- Installation of non‑ducted air conditioners
- Replacement or upgrade of hot water systems
- Connection of a new or existing battery to an approved Virtual Power Plant
Commercial Activities
- Commercial lighting upgrades
- Installation of high‑efficiency refrigerated display cabinets
- Connection of a new or existing battery to an approved Virtual Power Plant
For further information regarding REPS, please see the Commission’s website.