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How can I reduce my energy usage?
There are many ways you can reduce energy consumption in your home. Small energy saving habits such as only running your washing machine with a full load, stopping your dishwasher before the energy-intensive drying cycle or switching appliances off at the wall, could make a difference to your energy costs. Synergy has a range of resources to help you understand and shape your energy use. See how your household’s energy usage compares to others using our clever Energy Tool, check out these handy energy saving tips, and don’t forget to follow our Energy Blog. There are many ways you can reduce energy consumption in your home. Small energy saving habits such as only running your washing machine with a full load, stopping your dishwasher before the energy-intensive drying cycle or switching appliances off at the wall, could make a difference to your energy costs. Synergy has a range of resources to help you understand and shape your energy use. See how your household’s energy usage compares to others using our clever Energy Tool, check out these handy energy saving tips, and don’t forget to follow our Energy Blog.
What are the technical specifications to participate in Synergy Battery Rewards?
Your battery system and all system components must meet the Tier 1 and Tier 2 product requirements set out in Synergy's Functionality Requirements. Your system solution must also be listed under the category "DER-Storage" on Synergy’s Supported Solutions List. Each inverter OR all inverters combined must meet the minimum 2.5kVA capacity requirement. Each approved battery OR all approved batteries combined must meet the minimum 5 unit storage capacity requirement and The system must meet the system availability requirements in Synergy’s Functionality Requirements. Your battery system and all system components must meet the Tier 1 and Tier 2 product requirements set out in Synergy's Functionality Requirements. Your system solution must also be listed under the category "DER-Storage" on Synergy’s Supported Solutions List. Each inverter OR all inverters combined must meet the minimum 2.5kVA capacity requirement. Each approved battery OR all approved batteries combined must meet the minimum 5 unit storage capacity requirement and The system must meet the system availability requirements in Synergy’s Functionality Requirements.
Can I specify a reserved minimum for my battery system for my own usage?
You can specify a reserved minimum for your own usage in your battery system’s app, that Synergy cannot access and use as part of activation events. Increasing the value for this reserved minimum will reduce the amount of energy delivered as part of the events and result in reduced activation credits paid to you. You can specify a reserved minimum for your own usage in your battery system’s app, that Synergy cannot access and use as part of activation events. Increasing the value for this reserved minimum will reduce the amount of energy delivered as part of the events and result in reduced activation credits paid to you.
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.
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.