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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.