Additional Rebates Available for Priority Group Customers

Priority Group Rebate Paper Work

South Australia’s Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) just got even better if you’re a priority group household! When upgrading to a more energy efficient hot water system all SA customers may be eligible for a significant rebate under the REPS program, but priority group households could see an additional rebate ranging from around $66 – $292 depending on the system and what you currently have installed on top of the standard REPS rebate. This means you could potentially have your current system upgraded to a new, energy efficient heat pump from as low as $1,269! (RRP $3,677.40)

What is a Priority Group Household?

For the purposes of the REPS, a “priority group” household is as defined in the Electricity (General) Regulations 2012 and Gas Regulations 2012 as follows:

Priority group household means residential premises in which a person resides who:

a) Is the holder of any of the below current concession cards issued by the Commonwealth Government*

  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • TPI Gold Repatriation Health Card
  • War Widows Gold Repatriation Health
  • Gold Repatriation Health Card (EDA)
  • Health Care Card (including a Low Income Health Care Card & Seniors Health Card) or

b) Is a recipient of the South Australian Government Energy Concession,

c) Is a renter that pays $400 per week or less in rent on their home or unit or

d) Falls within a class of persons who are experiencing hardship determined or approved by the Minister or the Commission for the purposes of these regulations. This includes

  • Residential customers who are actively participating in retailer hardship programs
  • Residential customers who receive a referral from a registered member of the South Australian Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA)

*For example, concession cards issued by Centrelink. Seniors Cards are not eligible.

REPS Concession Card Types

If any of these apply to you please let one of our team know and we can apply your additional discount to your quote. Or if you have any further questions, feel free to give us a call and we can help out in getting you the highest rebate you are eligible for.