ActewAGL VPP terms
| Program type | Battery VPP |
|---|---|
| Status | Open to new customers |
| Run by | ActewAGL |
| Retailer you must be with | ActewAGL |
| Credits | Battery Saver plan: Half the daily supply charge, while you're connected to the VPP Battery Power Top-Up: $60 a quarter, $240 a year, added to another ActewAGL residential plan Sign-up bonus: $100, new customers, conditions apply |
| Fees | None stated on the operator's page |
| Control of your battery | Minimum state of charge of 20%: ActewAGL won't drain your battery below it Events can happen at any time, depending on demand on the grid |
| Lock-in | No lock-in contracts. |
| States and areas | NSW, ACT In NSW, ActewAGL's Battery Saver plans are listed in the AER plan data on the Essential Energy and Endeavour Energy networks. |
| Solar requirement | None stated on the operator's page |
Who can join
- ActewAGL residential customer with a smart meter
- An eligible battery, and agreement to ActewAGL's VPP terms
Eligible batteries
| Brand | Models, as ActewAGL lists them | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Powerwall 2, Powerwall 3 | Listed |
| LG | RESU 16H, 10H, 7H | Listed |
| SolarEdge | SolarEdge Home Battery | Listed |
| AlphaESS | several SMILE models | Listed |
| Sigenergy | SigenStor | Listed |
| Sungrow | SBH and SBR series | Listed |
"Beta" means ActewAGL lists that brand as beta or trial support.
See every program's list side by side in the VPP battery compatibility table.
Getting a battery that works with ActewAGL VPP
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate requires the battery to be VPP-capable, whether or not you join a VPP. If you want ActewAGL VPP in particular, tell your installer so the battery and inverter match ActewAGL's list. Our 30-second check shows your rebate and puts you in touch with a CEC-accredited installer.
Common questions
How much does ActewAGL VPP pay?
As at 29 September 2026, ActewAGL VPP pays: Battery Saver plan: Half the daily supply charge, while you're connected to the VPP; Battery Power Top-Up: $60 a quarter, $240 a year, added to another ActewAGL residential plan; Sign-up bonus: $100, new customers, conditions apply. Source: ActewAGL: Battery Saver, checked 29 September 2026.
Which batteries work with ActewAGL VPP?
ActewAGL lists Tesla (Powerwall 2, Powerwall 3), LG (RESU 16H, 10H, 7H), SolarEdge (SolarEdge Home Battery), AlphaESS (several SMILE models), Sigenergy (SigenStor) and Sungrow (SBH and SBR series).
Is there a lock-in with ActewAGL VPP?
No lock-in contracts.
Which states is ActewAGL VPP available in?
NSW and ACT. In NSW, ActewAGL's Battery Saver plans are listed in the AER plan data on the Essential Energy and Endeavour Energy networks.
Sources
Plan IDs in the AER's Consumer Data Right plan data: ACT345475MRE10, ACT345476MRE11, ACT345513MRE10, ACT345516MRE10, ACT345519MRE12, ACT345522MRE10, ACT345580MRE10, ACT345581MRE10, ACT345582MRE10, ACT345583MRE11.