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Why can’t I receive Automated REBS payments if I am a self-reader?
As part of the Automated REBS Payment Terms & Conditions, automated payments can only be made based on actual readings, taken by Western Power. If this condition is not met at the time you are being billed, the refund will not be processed automatically and your REBS credits remain against your account. This is to ensure the accuracy of the credits applied. As part of the Automated REBS Payment Terms & Conditions, automated payments can only be made based on actual readings, taken by Western Power. If this condition is not met at the time you are being billed, the refund will not be processed automatically and your REBS credits remain against your account. This is to ensure the accuracy of the credits applied.
Do I have to be home when my meter is read?
No. As long as the Western Power meter reader has access to your electricity meter, you don’t need to be home. If they're unable to enter your property or if your meter box is locked, then your consumption for that billing period may be estimated. If you need a key to be able to read your meter, then the meter box or gate needs to be fitted with a Western Power masterkey lock. You can purchase one of these from licensed locksmiths or security suppliers. Visit Western Power for more information about meter reading No. As long as the Western Power meter reader has access to your electricity meter, you don’t need to be home. If they're unable to enter your property or if your meter box is locked, then your consumption for that billing period may be estimated. If you need a key to be able to read your meter, then the meter box or gate needs to be fitted with a Western Power masterkey lock. You can purchase one of these from licensed locksmiths or security suppliers. Visit Western Power for more information about meter reading
Will I receive any compensation?
If we're not successful in acknowledging or responding to a written complaint or query within 10 and 20 business days respectively, you're able to request a Service Standard Payment. If we fall short of meeting these standards (and the matter is out of Synergy’s control) you are entitled to receive a payment of $20 on request (by cheque or by crediting your account). If this happens, you have up to 3 months from your initial complaint to apply to us for a Service Standard Payment. If we're not successful in acknowledging or responding to a written complaint or query within 10 and 20 business days respectively, you're able to request a Service Standard Payment. If we fall short of meeting these standards (and the matter is out of Synergy’s control) you are entitled to receive a payment of $20 on request (by cheque or by crediting your account). If this happens, you have up to 3 months from your initial complaint to apply to us for a Service Standard Payment.
How long is the warranty for a battery?
It depends on your product. It’s good to compare warranties when you’re choosing which battery system best suits your needs. It depends on your product. It’s good to compare warranties when you’re choosing which battery system best suits your needs.
When you can't pay your bill
Everyone’s circumstances are different and may change. So if you’re having difficulties paying your bill on time, it’s better to let us know sooner rather than later. We have solutions to help make paying easier. If you leave it too late to contact us we may not be able to help. Everyone’s circumstances are different and may change. So if you’re having difficulties paying your bill on time, it’s better to let us know sooner rather than later. We have solutions to help make paying easier. If you leave it too late to contact us we may not be able to help.
Why do we pay an over the counter fee?
There has been no increase to the over-the-counter fee of $2.10. Australia Post charges Synergy every time a customer pays their Synergy bill at post office. Customers can choose to avoid the over-the-counter fee by switching to Direct Debit. You are exempt from this over the counter fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship There has been no increase to the over-the-counter fee of $2.10. Australia Post charges Synergy every time a customer pays their Synergy bill at post office. Customers can choose to avoid the over-the-counter fee by switching to Direct Debit. You are exempt from this over the counter fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship
What will be the DEBS rate?
From 1 July 2025, the DEBS buyback rates will be: Electricity net exported at peak times between 3pm and 9pm will earn 10c/kWh; Electricity net exported at all other times will earn 2c/kWh. The DEBS buyback rates will be reviewed each year by the State Government, just like other regulated electricity prices. The DEBS buyback rates applies to the first 50 units exported from a customer to the grid each day. This is more than a 5kW solar PV system would be expected to generate daily, even in ideal conditions. The DEBS buyback rates will be the same for the export from batteries as export from solar, recognising that batteries will be a growing component of our energy system. From 1 July 2025, the DEBS buyback rates will be: Electricity net exported at peak times between 3pm and 9pm will earn 10c/kWh; Electricity net exported at all other times will earn 2c/kWh. The DEBS buyback rates will be reviewed each year by the State Government, just like other regulated electricity prices. The DEBS buyback rates applies to the first 50 units exported from a customer to the grid each day. This is more than a 5kW solar PV system would be expected to generate daily, even in ideal conditions. The DEBS buyback rates will be the same for the export from batteries as export from solar, recognising that batteries will be a growing component of our energy system.
How are activation credits calculated?
Activation credits apply only during Battery Rewards activation events. For an activation event, the activation credit is calculated by multiplying the activation credit rate by the export amount. For example, activation credit = activation credit rate x unit export amount. The export amount is the total unit exported from your battery connection point to the Western Power Network during the activation event, as measured from the metering point and capped at a maximum of the system’s installed battery capacity per unit. Activation credits apply only during Battery Rewards activation events. For an activation event, the activation credit is calculated by multiplying the activation credit rate by the export amount. For example, activation credit = activation credit rate x unit export amount. The export amount is the total unit exported from your battery connection point to the Western Power Network during the activation event, as measured from the metering point and capped at a maximum of the system’s installed battery capacity per unit.
How do I get the temporary meter removed?
Call us on 13 13 53 to arrange removal. We'll arrange with Western Power to remove the meter for you. Please note, a temporary supply removal fee of $571.43 (inc GST) is charged by Synergy in order to recover costs charged by Western Power to visit a site and remove a temporary supply. This fee may change from time to time but as of 1 July 2025 it's correct. Call us on 13 13 53 to arrange removal. We'll arrange with Western Power to remove the meter for you. Please note, a temporary supply removal fee of $571.43 (inc GST) is charged by Synergy in order to recover costs charged by Western Power to visit a site and remove a temporary supply. This fee may change from time to time but as of 1 July 2025 it's correct.
Can I add my concession card on more than one account?
Unfortunately, no. The Office of State Revenue governs concession card guidelines and any eligible rebates or concessions can be applied to one account (your main residence). Unfortunately, no. The Office of State Revenue governs concession card guidelines and any eligible rebates or concessions can be applied to one account (your main residence).