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Micro inverter
Micro inverters sound cute – and they’re also really clever. They convert DC power to AC, just like a normal inverter. If your solar panels come with micro inverters, these will be positioned on the back of each panel. These types of inverters can cope in any type of weather condition over a longer time each day. They are most suitable for spaces that have shading issues or have panels facing a number of ways. Micro inverters sound cute – and they’re also really clever. They convert DC power to AC, just like a normal inverter. If your solar panels come with micro inverters, these will be positioned on the back of each panel. These types of inverters can cope in any type of weather condition over a longer time each day. They are most suitable for spaces that have shading issues or have panels facing a number of ways.
Is there a fee for using a credit or debit card?
A small transfer fee will apply if you prefer to pay your bills or opt in to Direct Debit with a credit or debit card: Mastercard Debit cards will incur a fee of 0.43 % (incl. GST) Mastercard Credit cards will incur a fee of 0.77% (incl. GST) Visa Debit cards will incur a fee of 0.39% (incl. GST) Visa Credit cards will incur a fee of 0.90% (incl. GST) American Express credit cards will incur a fee of 0.84% (incl. GST) If you are setup for Direct Debit and pay via debit or credit card you will continue to see the transaction fee on your next Synergy bill. We offer other payment methods which do not occur transaction fees, these include: Payment through My Account using your bank account Direct Debit using your bank account BPAY A small transfer fee will apply if you prefer to pay your bills or opt in to Direct Debit with a credit or debit card: Mastercard Debit cards will incur a fee of 0.43 % (incl. GST) Mastercard Credit cards will incur a fee of 0.77% (incl. GST) Visa Debit cards will incur a fee of 0.39% (incl. GST) Visa Credit cards will incur a fee of 0.90% (incl. GST) American Express credit cards will incur a fee of 0.84% (incl. GST) If you are setup for Direct Debit and pay via debit or credit card you will continue to see the transaction fee on your next Synergy bill. We offer other payment methods which do not occur transaction fees, these include: Payment through My Account using your bank account Direct Debit using your bank account BPAY
How does self-reading your meter work?
You might choose to read your own meter because of meter access issues, or perhaps you live in an area of WA where it’s hard for Western Power meter readers to visit regularly. If you read and submit your own meter readings, you’re known as a “self-read” customer. Here’s a quick guide to how the self-read process works: Generally, every two months Western Power will let you know when and how to submit your meter reading. They might let you know by text, email or a self-read card sent in the mail. You read your meter and submit the information using Western Power’s online portal, by calling Western Power or by posting your self-read card back to Western Power. (If you receive a self-read card and submit your reading online, your next meter read reminder will be sent by text or email, not by card.) You receive your Synergy bill. If you are a self-read customer, it’s important to submit your reading in the timeframe that Western Power gives to you. If you don’t make the deadline, your next bill will be based on your estimated electricity use instead of what you’ve actually used. Even when you’re a self-read customer, Western Power will need to visit your property and access your meter for a reading at least once every 12 months. Please visit the Western Power website for more details about your meter readings. You might choose to read your own meter because of meter access issues, or perhaps you live in an area of WA where it’s hard for Western Power meter readers to visit regularly. If you read and submit your own meter readings, you’re known as a “self-read” customer. Here’s a quick guide to how the self-read process works: Generally, every two months Western Power will let you know when and how to submit your meter reading. They might let you know by text, email or a self-read card sent in the mail. You read your meter and submit the information using Western Power’s online portal, by calling Western Power or by posting your self-read card back to Western Power. (If you receive a self-read card and submit your reading online, your next meter read reminder will be sent by text or email, not by card.) You receive your Synergy bill. If you are a self-read customer, it’s important to submit your reading in the timeframe that Western Power gives to you. If you don’t make the deadline, your next bill will be based on your estimated electricity use instead of what you’ve actually used. Even when you’re a self-read customer, Western Power will need to visit your property and access your meter for a reading at least once every 12 months. Please visit the Western Power website for more details about your meter readings.
Why is choosing EasyGreen good for the environment?
Your EasyGreen® contribution is used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs). Each REC is a megawatt hour of electricity produced from nationally accredited renewable energy sources. Unlike the traditional ways of generating power, accredited renewable energy sources emit little or no greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Choosing EasyGreen supports continued investment in the production of renewable energy, which is good for the environment. Your EasyGreen® contribution is used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs). Each REC is a megawatt hour of electricity produced from nationally accredited renewable energy sources. Unlike the traditional ways of generating power, accredited renewable energy sources emit little or no greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Choosing EasyGreen supports continued investment in the production of renewable energy, which is good for the environment.
Moving home?
We know you have a lot on when you're moving. That's why we've made it easy for you to manage your move online. Complete a moving home application We know you have a lot on when you're moving. That's why we've made it easy for you to manage your move online. Complete a moving home application
How much does it cost to submit a Freedom of Information request?
The rate of fees and charges are set under the FOI Act Regulations. Apart from the application fee for non-personal information, all charges are discretionary. The rate of fees and charges are set under the FOI Act Regulations. Apart from the application fee for non-personal information, all charges are discretionary.
What info will I need to sign up for Direct Debit?
Firstly, you’ll need your account number (you'll find this top left, on the front page of your bill). You’ll also need your bank account details, including the account holder's name, your BSB number and account number. If you’d rather pay by credit card, we just need to know the name of the cardholder, the card number and expiry date. Set and forget with Direct Debit Firstly, you’ll need your account number (you'll find this top left, on the front page of your bill). You’ll also need your bank account details, including the account holder's name, your BSB number and account number. If you’d rather pay by credit card, we just need to know the name of the cardholder, the card number and expiry date. Set and forget with Direct Debit
Can I get any credit in my account refunded to my bank account?
No. If you’re transferring your customer account to a different address, then your credit may be carried forward and applied to future bills at the new address. This is subject to the terms and conditions applying to the WA Household Electricity Credit. The WA Household Electricity Credit is non-refundable. Customers will not be able to seek a refund or cash-out any surplus amount, it can only be used as an offset against costs associated with the supply of electricity at the residential premises. No. If you’re transferring your customer account to a different address, then your credit may be carried forward and applied to future bills at the new address. This is subject to the terms and conditions applying to the WA Household Electricity Credit. The WA Household Electricity Credit is non-refundable. Customers will not be able to seek a refund or cash-out any surplus amount, it can only be used as an offset against costs associated with the supply of electricity at the residential premises.
What is the average daily electricity usage in Perth?
Average daily electricity consumption can vary greatly from household to household depending on the number of people who live there, typical usage habits and lifestyle, to name a few factors. At Synergy, you can view your usage history in My Account. Otherwise, see how your bill compares to the average household electricity bill in your area using our Compare Your Bill tool. Average daily electricity consumption can vary greatly from household to household depending on the number of people who live there, typical usage habits and lifestyle, to name a few factors. At Synergy, you can view your usage history in My Account. Otherwise, see how your bill compares to the average household electricity bill in your area using our Compare Your Bill tool.
Why do I have to provide proof of payment if I have a missing payment?
Synergy requires proof of payment to be able to correctly locate, identify & transfer you missing payments. The information requested help us to identify your specific payment in our system and if necessary, to be able to verify payments further with our bank. Synergy requires proof of payment to be able to correctly locate, identify & transfer you missing payments. The information requested help us to identify your specific payment in our system and if necessary, to be able to verify payments further with our bank.
What is My Account?
My Account is a secure, energy management tool that gives you more control of your energy from any device, whenever it suits: Track your energy usage and more Compare your energy usage with similar homes Access popular energy saving tips View and download your Synergy bills Pay faster using a secure, quick and simple payment process and save your credit/debit card for future bill payments View and compare your payment history Set and forget with Direct Debit using your bank account or credit/debit card Request a payment extension Arrange a move-in or move-out Manage your green energy products Nominate a bank account so we can automatically send you any REBS payments earned Read our guide for the above My Account actions Register for My Account Log in to My Account My Account is a secure, energy management tool that gives you more control of your energy from any device, whenever it suits: Track your energy usage and more Compare your energy usage with similar homes Access popular energy saving tips View and download your Synergy bills Pay faster using a secure, quick and simple payment process and save your credit/debit card for future bill payments View and compare your payment history Set and forget with Direct Debit using your bank account or credit/debit card Request a payment extension Arrange a move-in or move-out Manage your green energy products Nominate a bank account so we can automatically send you any REBS payments earned Read our guide for the above My Account actions Register for My Account Log in to My Account
What if I'm not satisfied with your response to my complaint?
If you're not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can: Request that we advise you of the reasons for the outcome in writing Raise the complaint with the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Freecall 1800 754 004). The Energy and Water Ombudsman was established to receive, investigate and facilitate the resolution of complaints. Please contact Synergy before you contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman, so we have the opportunity to resolve your complaint. If you're not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can: Request that we advise you of the reasons for the outcome in writing Raise the complaint with the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Freecall 1800 754 004). The Energy and Water Ombudsman was established to receive, investigate and facilitate the resolution of complaints. Please contact Synergy before you contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman, so we have the opportunity to resolve your complaint.
What happens if I'm on a time of use plan and start to use more energy during the day?
If you find you're unable to continue using, more of your energy during the cheaper time bands (off peak), then it may be better to switch back to the anytime plan - Home Plan (A1). If you're using more during the peak periods, then your energy bill will increase as you'll no longer be taking advantage of the cheaper rates offered during off period. Compare energy plans to find the best one to suit your lifestyle If you find you're unable to continue using, more of your energy during the cheaper time bands (off peak), then it may be better to switch back to the anytime plan - Home Plan (A1). If you're using more during the peak periods, then your energy bill will increase as you'll no longer be taking advantage of the cheaper rates offered during off period. Compare energy plans to find the best one to suit your lifestyle
What happens if my new home has solar and or battery storage installed?
Depending on the type and size of the system - you may be eligible to participate in the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS) which means you can earn some extra cash when exporting excess energy back in to the grid which will be applied as a credit to your electricity bill. Call us on 13 13 53 to find out more. Depending on the type and size of the system - you may be eligible to participate in the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS) which means you can earn some extra cash when exporting excess energy back in to the grid which will be applied as a credit to your electricity bill. Call us on 13 13 53 to find out more.
Understanding my bill
The bills we send out have a fair bit of important information on them, while most of it is pretty straightforward; there are some things that may need a little more explanation. The bills we send out have a fair bit of important information on them, while most of it is pretty straightforward; there are some things that may need a little more explanation.
Why is multi-factor authentication required?
Your protection is our priority, we have upgraded your login experience to increase customer account security with the introduction of multi-factor authentication or MFA. Your protection is our priority, we have upgraded your login experience to increase customer account security with the introduction of multi-factor authentication or MFA.
When will I receive my paperless bill?
Your billing cycle and payment options won’t change with paperless billing. When your bill is ready, we’ll send you an email with the bill attached as a PDF document. You’ll also receive a direct link to view your bill online. If you register for My Account, you can log in any time to view your bill online and access your billing history. Explore Understanding your bill to learn more about your billing cycle and what makes up your bill. Your billing cycle and payment options won’t change with paperless billing. When your bill is ready, we’ll send you an email with the bill attached as a PDF document. You’ll also receive a direct link to view your bill online. If you register for My Account, you can log in any time to view your bill online and access your billing history. Explore Understanding your bill to learn more about your billing cycle and what makes up your bill.
I’m building a new home, can I choose my energy plan?
We’ve got a range of energy products to help you save time, money, and your impact on the environment. Compare plans to find the right one for your home. Compare plans We’ve got a range of energy products to help you save time, money, and your impact on the environment. Compare plans to find the right one for your home. Compare plans
How long will it take for Synergy to address my complaint?
We will work towards addressing your complaint within 20 business days. We will contact you by phone or in writing (if requested) if we need you to supply more information.If your complaint refers to issues that affect the payment of a bill by the due date, we will extend the payment deadline while your complaint is being investigated.We also undertake not to disconnect your electricity supply for non-payment of a bill where your complaint relates directly to your bill, while your complaint is being reviewed.You have a right to have a complaint considered by a senior employee within Synergy if you are not satisfied with the manner in which the complaint is being handled. We will work towards addressing your complaint within 20 business days. We will contact you by phone or in writing (if requested) if we need you to supply more information.If your complaint refers to issues that affect the payment of a bill by the due date, we will extend the payment deadline while your complaint is being investigated.We also undertake not to disconnect your electricity supply for non-payment of a bill where your complaint relates directly to your bill, while your complaint is being reviewed.You have a right to have a complaint considered by a senior employee within Synergy if you are not satisfied with the manner in which the complaint is being handled.
How does Synergy protect my personal information?
Synergy protects any information provided to us as part of a hardship assessment as per our standard privacy policy unless otherwise agreed. Upon agreement Synergy may release information to assist in accessing any grants or additional assistance a customer may be entitled to. Synergy protects any information provided to us as part of a hardship assessment as per our standard privacy policy unless otherwise agreed. Upon agreement Synergy may release information to assist in accessing any grants or additional assistance a customer may be entitled to.