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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.
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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.