What Rebate Spy does

Rebate Spy Pty Ltd is an Australian independent advisory platform that helps residential homeowners navigate federal and state solar and battery rebate programs. Founded in 2026 by brothers Pedro and Luis Estrella and headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, the company operates a self-serve website positioned as a non-installer-owned alternative to lead-farm comparison sites.

Its core product surface comprises two rebate calculators (battery and solar) that estimate federal CHBP, federal STC, and state-stacked incentives from system size, location, and current program rates; a state-by-state rebate tracker covering all Australian states and territories; an education hub covering installer red flags, vetting standards, and rebate basics; and a vetted-installer matching service with a public screening framework (CEC accreditation, licensing, experience thresholds, warranty verification). A documented integration with Amber Electric's SmartShift platform enables matched battery customers to participate in virtual power plant programs and monetize stored energy.

Rebate Spy generates revenue solely through flat referral fees paid by vetted installers when a matched homeowner completes installation; the service is free to consumers, with no data resale or cold-calling disclosed. The go-to-market combines a product-led growth funnel (calculator and content SEO) with a channel-partner motion (installer network acquisitions via a dedicated "/for-installers" program). The company reports 1,000+ homeowners advised, $4.8M in customer-side rebates protected at an average $4,820 per home, and approximately 30 completed sales per week within its first two months of trading (April 2026). Tasmania and Northern Territory installer coverage is openly flagged as "coming soon."

Name

Rebate Spy

Legal name

Rebate Spy Pty Ltd

Website

https://rebatespy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rebate Spy is an Australian independent advisory platform that helps residential homeowners claim federal CHBP, federal STC, and state solar and battery rebates by pairing self-serve rebate calculators with a vetted installer-matching service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Installer Referral Fees: Rebate Spy earns a referral fee from vetted installers when a matched customer completes an installation. The fee is paid by the installer from their marketing budget and does not increase the customer's quote. No upfront costs or monthly fees for installers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rebate Spy is an online platform that helps Australian homeowners estimate federal CHBP, federal STC, and state-level rebates for residential solar and battery installations via free calculator tools. Homeowners are then matched with pre-screened installers from a vetted network. The platform also runs an Installer Partner Program that supplies qualified leads to participating installers in exchange for referral fees.

Product overview

Rebate Spy operates as an independent solar and battery rebate advisor platform serving Australian homeowners. The core offering consists of two interconnected calculator tools (Battery Rebate Calculator and Solar Rebate Calculator) that help homeowners estimate and claim federal CHBP, federal STC, and state-level rebates. The Installer Matching Service connects users with vetted installers from Rebate Spy's pre-screened network, while the Education Hub provides guides on rebate basics, installer vetting standards, and red flags to avoid. The platform also operates an Installer Partner Program for vetted installers to receive qualified leads. All services are free for homeowners, with Rebate Spy earning revenue through referral fees from matched installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Rebate Calculator Free interactive calculator for Australian homeowners that estimates eligibility and savings for the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) and state battery incentives based on battery size, location, and current incentive rates.
• Solar Rebate Calculator Free calculator for Australian homeowners that estimates the federal Solar STC (SRES) rebate based on system size, location/postcode zone, and current STC prices, including guidance on stacking state incentives on top of the federal rebate.
• Installer Matching Service Service that connects Australian homeowners who have completed the rebate calculator with pre-screened, vetted solar and battery installers in their area. Includes a quote review, a rebate audit, and ongoing customer support through installation, free for the homeowner.
• Installer Partner Program B2B channel program that allows Australian solar and battery installers to join Rebate Spy's vetted network and receive qualified leads from homeowners actively researching battery or solar installation. Installers pay a flat referral fee only when a matched lead converts to a completed installation; no upfront listing fees or monthly subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4,820 average rebate captured per home
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amber ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026Integration with Amber Electric's SmartShift platform enables Rebate Spy customers to participate in virtual power plants (VPP) and generate income by selling stored energy back to the grid during peak demand periods. This partnership allows customers with battery systems to earn additional revenue through VPP participation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Origin Energy: Large Australian energy retailer with a residential solar and battery install offering and a 360-degree home electrification play. Overlaps with Rebate Spy on demand for residential solar/battery but operates as an installer-owner, not a neutral matching layer.
• AGL Energy: Major Australian energy retailer that has moved into residential solar, battery, and VPP offerings. Competes indirectly with Rebate Spy's matched-installer channel by selling its own end-to-end solutions at scale.
• Tesla Energy: Global residential battery and solar provider (Powerwall, Solar Roof). Competes with Rebate Spy's matched installer channel by offering a vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer battery and VPP solution in Australia.

Direct peers

• Solar Choice: Australian solar comparison service that lets homeowners compare quotes from pre-screened installers. Closely overlaps with Rebate Spy's installer matching and quote-audit value proposition in the same residential solar market.
• Selectra: Energy comparison platform active in Australia that helps consumers compare energy plans and switch providers, with adjacent services in solar and home energy. Comparable lead-generation and consumer-education motion to Rebate Spy.
• Energy Matters: Australian solar and battery marketplace connecting homeowners with installers and providing rebate and incentive content. Operates a hybrid lead-generation/installation model that competes head-on with Rebate Spy's matching funnel.
• SolarQuotes: Australia's longest-running independent solar comparison and matching platform. Directly comparable to Rebate Spy in serving Australian homeowners with installer matching and rebate/savings information, and is the most established player in the same niche Rebate Spy targets.

Regional players

• Solar.com: US-based solar marketplace and lead platform for residential solar and battery installations. Mirrors Rebate Spy's installer-matching and rebate-incentive positioning in a different geography.
• EnergySage: US solar marketplace that connects homeowners with vetted installers through an education-first, quote-comparison model. Same fundamental business model as Rebate Spy but operating exclusively in the United States.

Others

• Amber Electric: Australian smart energy retailer whose SmartShift platform Rebate Spy integrates with for VPP participation. Closely adjacent as a partner/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, sharing end-customers in the battery segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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