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What is a test event?
To make sure everything is ready for peak demand periods, our Synergy team could carry out test events from time to time. Test events will generally be shorter than a Battery Rewards activation event and won’t count as one of the events towards the annual activation event cap (30 events). To make sure everything is ready for peak demand periods, our Synergy team could carry out test events from time to time. Test events will generally be shorter than a Battery Rewards activation event and won’t count as one of the events towards the annual activation event cap (30 events).
What should I do if my battery doesn’t seem to operate correctly after a Battery Rewards event?
Please contact your installer in the first instance. Please contact your installer in the first instance.
Why do I receive adjusted bills?
If you have received more than one bill in a billing cycle, this could be why: Your Synergy bill is based on information we receive from Western Power - and sometimes they need to provide us with estimated data for your billing cycle. After your meter reading is available, this ‘substitute’ data will then be updated with what’s known as ‘actual’ data. If we receive your actual data after we have billed you based on your substitute data, we need to then issue another bill. You might see a credit or a debit, depending on your actual electricity use. This is known as bill adjustment and means you could receive more than one bill within a billing cycle. If you have received more than one bill in a billing cycle, this could be why: Your Synergy bill is based on information we receive from Western Power - and sometimes they need to provide us with estimated data for your billing cycle. After your meter reading is available, this ‘substitute’ data will then be updated with what’s known as ‘actual’ data. If we receive your actual data after we have billed you based on your substitute data, we need to then issue another bill. You might see a credit or a debit, depending on your actual electricity use. This is known as bill adjustment and means you could receive more than one bill within a billing cycle.
Why do I still need to pay for electricity with solar connected?
You pay to be connected to the network and only pay for electricity when your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home. You pay to be connected to the network and only pay for electricity when your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home.
What is the current Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS) rate?
Existing REBS customers can remain on REBS so long as they don’t upgrade their system and subject to the REBS Terms and Conditions. For the most up-to-date information about buyback rates and charges please view our REBS pricing schedule and DEBS pricing schedule. Learn more about exporting back to the grid Existing REBS customers can remain on REBS so long as they don’t upgrade their system and subject to the REBS Terms and Conditions. For the most up-to-date information about buyback rates and charges please view our REBS pricing schedule and DEBS pricing schedule. Learn more about exporting back to the grid
How can I keep track of my usage?
No matter the season, there's always something that will be affecting your power and gas usage. Whether it's heaters in winter or air conditioning in the warmer months, it can be difficult to work it exactly how much of an affect these appliances have on your bill. With a couple of the tools Synergy provides, it's a easy for any household to track their energy usage and lower their bill with smarter consumption. No matter the season, there's always something that will be affecting your power and gas usage. Whether it's heaters in winter or air conditioning in the warmer months, it can be difficult to work it exactly how much of an affect these appliances have on your bill. With a couple of the tools Synergy provides, it's a easy for any household to track their energy usage and lower their bill with smarter consumption.
What's the difference between EasyGreen and NaturalPower?
Both EasyGreen and NaturalPower contributions are used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from GreenPower. With EasyGreen, you pay a set amount each billing cycle in addition to your daily electricity charges. With NaturalPower you can buy an agreed amount based on a % of your electricity consumption. Calculate your contribution and see how much greenhouse emissions you'll save Both EasyGreen and NaturalPower contributions are used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from GreenPower. With EasyGreen, you pay a set amount each billing cycle in addition to your daily electricity charges. With NaturalPower you can buy an agreed amount based on a % of your electricity consumption. Calculate your contribution and see how much greenhouse emissions you'll save
Who do I call if I have an electricity emergency?
You need to call Western Power on 13 13 51.The electricity grid is owned by Western Power, so it’s their responsibility to maintain the power supply to your home or business. They’re also experts in this area, so you’ll be in good hands.Western Power owns and operates the power poles and wires in south west WA, and deal with any power supply interruptions or repairs. If you’re in a remote area of WA, you may be serviced by Horizon Power. You need to call Western Power on 13 13 51.The electricity grid is owned by Western Power, so it’s their responsibility to maintain the power supply to your home or business. They’re also experts in this area, so you’ll be in good hands.Western Power owns and operates the power poles and wires in south west WA, and deal with any power supply interruptions or repairs. If you’re in a remote area of WA, you may be serviced by Horizon Power.
What is a payment extension?
If you’re planning to pay your bill in one lump sum payment and need to extend the "due date" that appears on your bill, this is known as a payment extension. If you apply for a payment extension from Synergy before your bill due date and don’t already have a payment extension or payment arrangement in place, a payment extension can give you a bit more time to pay your bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment extension application is successful at the end of the process. If you’re planning to pay your bill in one lump sum payment and need to extend the "due date" that appears on your bill, this is known as a payment extension. If you apply for a payment extension from Synergy before your bill due date and don’t already have a payment extension or payment arrangement in place, a payment extension can give you a bit more time to pay your bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment extension application is successful at the end of the process.
Why does Synergy charge a paper bill fee?
Synergy incurs costs each time a paper bill is sent to a customer. We try to keep these costs as low as possible as they are passed onto customers unless you’re exempt. Customers can avoid this fee by switching to paperless billing. You are exempt from the paper bill fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship Synergy incurs costs each time a paper bill is sent to a customer. We try to keep these costs as low as possible as they are passed onto customers unless you’re exempt. Customers can avoid this fee by switching to paperless billing. You are exempt from the paper bill fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship