Joining ReAmped
- Where can ReAmped Energy supply electricity?We currently supply residences and small businesses in New South Wales, South East Queensland, and South Australia. To check if we are able to supply your place, just enter your address here.
- Can I sign up more than one property with ReAmped Energy?If you'd like to sign up multiple properties, let us know on live chat and we'll let you know what we can do to get everything sorted.
- How do I join?It only takes a few minutes to join online. We'll just need a few basic details about your property, some personal details, and a payment method.
- How long does it take to transfer?If you are transferring your electricity account for your property from a current retailer to ReAmped Energy, the transfer of your account will usually take around 12 business days. In some cases your transfer may not occur until after your next regularly scheduled meter read, which could be a bit longer.
Your estimated transfer date will be provided in your welcome pack email after you join. If your estimated transfer date is more than 12 business days in the future and you'd like to transfer to ReAmped sooner, please reach out to us on live chat to discuss your options.
To avoid any delays in your transfer, please let us know if you have any access issues to your meter (i.e. a locked gate, dog in yard, etc.) - How long does it take for a move-in connection? Is there any additional cost?If you are moving into a new property and would like to join ReAmped, we recommend organising this a few days in advance if possible. Please note in most cases there will be a cost for a move-in connection. You can view these charges via our additional fees page. Any move-in fees will be applied on your first invoice.
If you are moving into a property in QLD, your connection can be arranged as early as today, if today is a business day and you complete your signup by 12:00pm local time.
If you are moving into a property in NSW, your connection can be arranged as early as the next business day if you complete your signup by 2:00pm the day prior.
If you are moving into a property in SA, your connection can be arranged as early as today, if today is a business day and you complete your signup by 2:00pm local time. - Do you have any joining credits?We do not offer any joining credits at this time. Instead we just offer straightforward, simple low rates!
If you’re keen to get credits after signing up with ReAmped, what we do offer is a Refer a Friend program. So if you’re loving the ReAmped experience and can’t wait to get all your friends on board too, you’re in luck! For every friend you refer to join ReAmped, you’ll both get a $50 credit on your electricity account. After joining, referrals can be made through the Refer a Friend page in your ReAmped online account. - I don't want to pay by direct debit, do you accept BPAY?Direct debit via a credit/debit card or a bank account is our primary payment method. We do not currently offer BPAY, however you can make an online payment using a one-off payment method at any time in your ReAmped online account. You can even keep your account in credit if you prefer not to be billed by direct debit. Online payments incur a 1% surcharge.
- Do you take Amex?We accept payments from Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards. Unfortunately we cannot accept payments from American Express at this time.
- Why does ReAmped charge $3.10 to my payment method after I join?When your transfer to ReAmped is complete we process an authentication payment of $3.10 from your payment method. This is not a charge or a fee, and is simply to confirm that we have the correct payment details for direct debit. The charge will be credited back to your account on your next invoice.
- Why do I only have a time of use (TOU) plan available to me?The price plan ReAmped offers you is based on the network tariff currently available at your home. The network tariff is determined by your network distributor, based on factors such as your property and meter type. To find out what other tariff options might be available to you, please contact us on live chat.
- I want to join on a time of use (TOU) tariff, why don’t I see this as an option during signup?The price plan ReAmped offers you during signup is based on the network tariff currently available at your home. The network tariff is determined by your network distributor, based on factors such as your property and meter type.
If you are interested in joining a time of use tariff but don’t see it as an option during signup, your network tariff will need to be updated (by a representative from the distributor). We would be happy to arrange the tariff change for you after you join ReAmped.
To join a time of use price plan, you will need to have a smart meter. If you don’t already have one, we can also help to arrange for a smart meter installation once you have switched over to ReAmped.
For more information, please contact us on live chat.
Rates and pricing
- How much does ReAmped Energy cost? How do I know if it will be cheaper?
- Why doesn't ReAmped provide a discount for paying on time?At ReAmped, we find that conditional discounts can be very confusing and result in lots of unnecessary maths. And often they don’t actually translate into a better deal! We want to be as transparent about our pricing as possible, and for us that means no discounts – just simple prices and great rates up front.
- What is a default market offer (DMO) or 'reference price'?
The default market offer (DMO), introduced 1 July 2020, is a price cap on all standing offers. The annual price of the DMO is the ‘reference price’ against which all retailer’s market offers must be compared. This allows customers to more easily compare offers between different retailers. The reference price is set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for each distribution zone based on the average annual usage in each area. Please see the below table for the reference price in your area.
Residential flat tariff Usage (kWh/year) Reference Price (inc. GST) Ausgrid - NSW 3,900 $1,462 Endeavour Energy - NSW 4,900 $1,711 Essential Energy - NSW 4,600 $1,960 Energex - QLD 4,600 $1,508 SA Power Networks - SA 4,000 $1,832 Residential flat tariff with controlled load Usage (kWh/year) Reference Price (inc. GST) Ausgrid - NSW 6,800 $2,024 Endeavour Energy - NSW 7,400 $2,165 Essential Energy - NSW 6,600 $2,356 Energex - QLD 6,300 $1,812 SA Power Networks - SA 6,000 $2,244 Small Business flat tariff Usage (kWh/year) Reference Price (inc. GST) Ausgrid - NSW 20,000 $7,240 Endeavour Energy - NSW 20,000 $6,177 Essential Energy - NSW 20,000 $8,041 Energex - QLD 20,000 $5,760 SA Power Networks - SA 20,000 $8,305 - What price plans does ReAmped offer?We have a range of great plans to suit our customers. Check out more info on all our plans here.
- Handshake plan - what is it?About the Handshake plan
On our Handshake plan, we offer you better rates today in exchange for your loyalty. To get these rates we ask that you stick with us for at least a year. The Handshake plan is NOT a lock-in contract, and there are no penalties if you leave. We just take you on your word and trust you to keep it.
What happens if I leave before 12 months is up?
We get that things come up. If you have to leave, then we understand and there is no penalty. But we reckon that most Aussies are true to their word and will honour our agreement.
Why are you doing this?
It might seem a bit odd in today's world, but a handshake agreement used to carry a lot of weight, and we're keen to bring it back. We think this is a cool, Aussie way, to do business.
But I can't commit to a year, I might need to leave in a few months
Commitments aren't for everyone, and that's OK. That's why we offer a range of other competitive plans with no commitment required. - Advance plan - how does it work?About the Advance plan
On our Advance plan, you pay fortnightly in advance towards your quarterly invoice. This plan is best for customers who don't mind paying upfront. Advance makes it easy to stay on top of your electricity account. Getting payment upfront is better for us too, so in exchange we'll give you our best rates.
What if I have a smart meter?
For customers with a smart meter, the invoice cycle on the Advance plan is slightly different. Rather than invoice quarterly, we'll send you an invoice each fortnight with your next advance payment. That's because with a smart meter, we already have your usage data, rather than having to wait for a quarterly meter read.
How do you determine my advance payment amount?
When you join, we set an initial advance payment amount based on a couple of additional questions during signup. The initial advance amount is based on the average usage of a similar sized household in your area using the Australian Energy Regulator bill benchmark data. This will be your advance amount until your first invoice. After that, we may update your advance amount each quarter based on your actual average usage. If we are updating your advance amount, we will let you know with your invoice.
When is my first advance payment due?
If you join the Advance plan, we'll send a statement for your first advance payment when your connection with ReAmped is complete. The payment will be taken 3 business days later.
What if my account is already in credit?
If your account is already sufficiently in credit, we won't take an advance payment that fortnight.
Are there any credit card fees?
There are no credit card fees on the Advance plan.
What happens if I can't pay in advance?
By joining this plan, you are agreeing to pay in advance. If you fail to pay in advance, we reserve the right to terminate the plan and offer you a choice to move to one of our other competitive plans. We hope it doesn't get to this, but if you do not pay in advance and you do not agree to move to one of our other plans, you may be moved to a Standard Retail Contract as a last resort. The Advance plan isn't right for everyone, and that's OK! If you would rather not pay in advance, check out our range of other plans with no advance payment required. - Will my rates change?At ReAmped, we always do our best to provide the lowest electricity rates possible to our customers. Our rates aren't fixed, but we try to keep changes to your prices minimal. Occasionally, prices need to be updated to reflect varying costs of the electricity network and wholesale electricity prices. In the event that we do need to adjust rates, we give our customers plenty of notice.
- Why does ReAmped charge an additional fee to use a credit/debit card as my direct debit payment method?Credit/debit card companies charge us a fee for each transaction. Rather than build that into the cost of our electricity rates for all customers, a 1% surcharge is added for those specific transactions. We recommend using a bank account as a direct debit payment method, as there is no additional fee for this method!
Support
- How can I contact ReAmped?The best way to contact us is on the live chat feature of our website or online account. From Monday to Sunday 7am - 10pm (AEST), you’ll be quickly connected to a member of our friendly customer experience team. Note that public holiday hours may vary. If you prefer to chat via email or phone, we can do that too! On our contact page you can send us a message or request a callback, and our team will be in contact as soon as possible.
- Where's your phone number?As Australia's first all online retailer, we do not support a traditional inbound call centre. This allows us to keep our operational costs low and in turn offer you great rates on electricity. What we offer instead is fast, high-quality service online. You can get in touch with us right away using our live chat service, or request a call back on our contact page.
- I can't log in to my account, who should I contact?If you have forgotten your password, simply click 'Forgotten your password' on the login page and enter your email address. You will be sent instructions for how to reset your password.
If it's your first time logging in, you can find your username and password in an email we sent you when you joined. Once you've logged in, you can update your password in the My Details section of your online account.
If you are still having trouble logging in, please contact us on live chat. Our team will confirm a few security questions and get you logged in shortly. - Why am I not receiving ReAmped Energy emails?If you've joined ReAmped and are not getting important emails about your account, we recommend first checking the junk mail folder of your email provider. If you find our emails in your junk folder, be sure to mark them as "Not Junk" so that our future emails will come straight to your inbox.
If you can't find our emails in your junk folder and you are still not receiving them, please contact us on live chat and we'd be happy to take a look.
Billing
- What payment options are available with ReAmped Energy?At ReAmped, the primary payment method is direct debit via a bank account or credit/debit card (Visa or Mastercard). You can also make an online payment with a one-off payment method at any time via your ReAmped online account.
Depending on which plan you choose and your meter type, we have a variety of flexible billing options including weekly, fortnightly, or monthly billing on the day of your choice. On the Classic plan, quarterly billing is also an option for customers with a basic meter.
Unless your plan specifies otherwise, you'll receive your first bill one month after your connection with ReAmped is complete. If you are not sure which options are available on your current plan or you'd like to update the date that you pay, please contact us on live chat. - Where will my bill be sent?As we are an online company, ReAmped invoices will be sent via email, and also available for download in your online account.
- If my meter is read every 3 months, how am I billed fortnightly or monthly?If you have an accumulation (basic) meter that is read by your network distributor every 3 months, your monthly or fortnightly bills will be based on estimated usage. These estimates are based on historical usage at your home and are generally provided by your metering data provider. Approximately every 3 months (after your meter is read) you will receive a “wash-up” bill to reconcile your actual usage with your billed usage.
If you would prefer to always be billed on actual meter reads, we do offer quarterly billing as an option on the ReAmped Classic plan. To move to this plan or update your billing frequency, simply let us know on live chat.
Another option to avoid being billed on estimated usage is to submit your own meter read. You can do this at any time in your ReAmped online account. If you receive an invoice based on estimated usage, as long as you submit a meter read before the bill due date, we can re-issue your bill based on the meter read you provide. For more information please see our guides on how to submit a self-meter read and how to read your meter.
Alternatively, once you have transferred to ReAmped we can arrange for a smart meter to be installed at your home. With a smart meter installed, we will remotely receive an actual meter read for your home every day. That means your bill will almost always be based on your actual usage. For more information on upgrading to a smart meter, feel free to contact us on live chat. - My bill says it is based on an estimated meter read, but the estimate seems wrong. What can I do?If you have received a bill based on an estimated meter read and it doesn't look quite right, you have the option to provide your own updated meter reading. Simply submit your own meter read in your ReAmped online account before the due date of your bill, and we will re-issue it based on the reading you have provided.
If you have missed the window to have your bill re-issued, don't worry! Submit your meter read anyway and we will factor it in to your next bill and use it to improve your next estimate.
For more information please see our guides on how to submit a self-meter read and how to read your meter.
Rest assured that even if you don’t provide a self-read of your meter, after your next meter read we will provide a “wash-up” bill to reconcile your actual usage with your billed usage. - Why does ReAmped charge $3.10 after I change my payment method?When you update your payment method, we process an authentication payment of $3.10 to verify your payment details. This is not a charge or a fee, and is simply to confirm that we have the correct payment details for direct debit. The charge will be credited back to your account on your next invoice. Note if you have a payment scheduled already (i.e. an outstanding invoice), we won't charge the authentication payment.
- Why is my bill higher than last month?If you have an accumulation (basic) meter that is read by your network distributor every 3 months, your monthly or fortnightly bills will be based on estimated usage. These estimates are based on historical usage at your home and are generally provided by your metering data provider. Approximately every 3 months (after your meter is read) you will receive a “wash-up” bill to reconcile your actual usage with your billed usage.
Generally usage estimates are fairly accurate, however if you've recently moved into a new property or your household electricity usage has seen a significant change, your wash-up bill may be higher or lower than your previous estimated bill. This is because your previous invoices based on usage estimates were not reflective of your actual electricity usage. To reduce the likelihood of an unexpected washup bill, we recommend submitting a meter read in your online account from time to time, as this will improve the accuracy of your usage estimate.
If you have a smart meter, your bill will more than likely be higher because you have used more electricity. In general, you will use more electricity in the winter months than summer, so average bills will be higher during these times. If you would like a full breakdown of your electricity usage, you can request your usage data in your online account. - I need a copy of a previous bill but I can't find it in my email inbox, what should I do?No worries! Your previous invoices are also available for download and viewing in your ReAmped online account at any time. If you're still having trouble, let us know on live chat and we'd be happy to help.
- How can I make a payment to keep my account in credit?You can add credit to your account at any time you like by making a payment in your ReAmped online account. When your account is in credit, any positive balance will go towards paying your next bill. Online payments incur a 1% surcharge.
Our services
- Is ReAmped Energy's electricity any different?ReAmped Energy's electricity is delivered to your property on the same electricity grid the big guys use and is generated by the same power stations. The reliability of your electricity supply and the way in which it was generated doesn't change whether you are with ReAmped Energy or another retailer.
- Does ReAmped supply small businesses?
- What is controlled load?Controlled load', sometimes referred to as 'off-peak' or 'dedicated circuit' is a separately metered electricity supply for specific large appliances, such as electric hot water systems or pool pumps. Controlled load usage is supplied at a lower rate, as it allows those appliances to run during cheaper, off-peak demand periods (usually overnight).
- Does ReAmped supply gas?Unfortunately we do not currently supply gas. But you can still join ReAmped Energy for your electricity supply! To find a provider for your gas supply, head to Energy Made Easy for an independent comparison.
Solar
- What is your solar feed-in tariff?All of our plans include a solar feed-in tariff, and you can find our best feed-in tariff on the ReAmped Solar plan. Feed-in tariff (FiT) means the rate we pay you for each kWh of solar energy you export to the grid.
To find the best option for your property, check the feed-in rates on all our plans here or contact us on live chat for more information. If you’re not sure which rates are the best option for your usage, you can send us a copy of your latest bill and we’ll do a comparison to see how much you might be able to save with ReAmped. - I have solar, which plan should I join?The right plan for you depends on how much electricity you use and how much you export. If you export extra solar and your usage from the grid is relatively low - the ReAmped Solar plan is for you! If you tend to use a lot of electricity from the grid, for example at night when your solar panels aren’t producing, you might find you will be better off on one of our other competitive plans, which come with great usage rates and also include a feed-in tariff.
You can check rates on all our plans here. If you’re not sure which plan is the best option for you, you can send us a copy of a recent bill and we’d be happy to do a comparison. - ReAmped Solar plan - how does it work?About the Solar plan
We want to support the growth of rooftop solar in Australia and help our customers get the best value from their systems. On the Solar plan, we encourage you to get the most out of your solar panels by using the energy you produce in your own household – aka ‘self-consume’. That means shifting more of your household electricity usage to daylight hours and reducing the amount of electricity you will need to buy from the grid later on when the sun goes down. This is better for the environment, and better for your bills. It’s a win-win!
As a reward, on this plan you’ll get one of the highest solar feed-in tariffs available on the market for up to 5 kWh of excess solar generation you export to the grid. Any additional export beyond that will still get a feed-in tariff, it will just be a bit lower.
Why is the FiT higher for the first 5 kWh of export?
The high feed-in tariff we offer for the first 5 kWh of export per day is our way of rewarding customers who are keen to make the most of their rooftop solar systems and reduce their grid electricity usage. This feed-in tariff is often above the true market value for electricity produced during midday hours so unfortunately, we are not able to offer it at an unlimited rate.
If you are exporting significantly more than 5 kWh of solar energy per day, you might want to consider shifting some of your household electricity usage to the middle of the day, when your solar panels are generating the most power. This ensures you are utilising as much of your own solar generation as possible and reduces the amount of electricity you will need to purchase later on after the sun goes down! This is good for your carbon footprint, and good for your bill.
Why are the base rates higher on this plan?
This plan is designed for customers who are willing and able to shift some of their electricity usage to daylight hours. For those customers, we are confident that this plan offers epic value with a great feed-in tariff.
Can I join the Solar plan before my solar system is installed?
Yes! If you are having solar installed shortly, and want to join this plan in preparation for the day your system starts producing, you are more than welcome to join ReAmped on the Solar plan. You won't receive any feed-in tariff credits until your solar meter installation is complete. Be sure to let us know on live chat so we can ensure your meter tariff change is processed ASAP.
If I'm already a customer, can I switch to ReAmped Solar?
Yes, we can definitely switch you over to this plan. Get in touch with us on live chat and we would be happy to arrange this for you. - I’m already a ReAmped customer and I’m getting solar installed, is there anything I need to do?If you have recently added a rooftop solar system, or are planning to get solar panels installed soon, please let us know on live chat. We will need to arrange with your network distributor for your meter tariff to be updated. This allows us to measure any excess solar electricity you export to the grid, so you can start getting paid a solar feed-in tariff. Please note there may be a cost to have the meter tariff updated, and if you have a basic (interval) meter you may also require a smart meter upgrade.
Moving house
- I am moving into a new place and I'd like to join ReAmped, what should I do?If you are moving in to a new place, ReAmped Energy can get your electricity connection sorted for your move-in day. During signup you'll be asked if you are moving in to this property and the date you'd like the power to be connected. We recommend joining at least a few days in advance to ensure there are no holdups. Please note in most cases there will be a cost for a move-in connection. You can view these charges via our additional fees page. Move-in fees will be applied on your first invoice.
If you are moving into a property in QLD, your connection can be arranged as early as today, if today is a business day and you complete your signup by 12:00pm local time.
If you are moving into a property in NSW, your connection can be arranged as early as the next business day if you complete your signup by 2:00pm the day prior.
If you are moving into a property in SA, your connection can be arranged as early as today, if today is a business day and you complete your signup by 2:00pm local time. - I'm a current ReAmped customer and I'm moving house. What should I do?If you are a current customer and you are moving to a new property, let us know on live chat and we can help get your electricity sorted for your new place.
Electricity outages
- My electricity is out. Who should I contact?If your power is out, your network provider is best placed to assist with any emergencies or urgent repairs. You can find the contact details for your network provider here.
National Meter Identifier (NMI)
The NMI is a unique 10 or 11 digit number used to identify every electricity network connection point in Australia. You can find your NMI on your electricity bill. Here are some examples:
