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How much will my electricity bill be?
To estimate how much your next electricity bill may be, you can track your usage history when you register for My Account. If you already have an account with us, simply log in to your account to compare your usage with similar households, access energy saving ticks and track your usage from any device. To estimate how much your next electricity bill may be, you can track your usage history when you register for My Account. If you already have an account with us, simply log in to your account to compare your usage with similar households, access energy saving ticks and track your usage from any device.
How long does it take to find a missing payment?
The missing payments process can take up to a maximum of 3 weeks - this time allows us to locate your payments as well as have enough time for any follow ups that may be required regarding the issue. The missing payments process can take up to a maximum of 3 weeks - this time allows us to locate your payments as well as have enough time for any follow ups that may be required regarding the issue.
What browsers are recommended for My Account and the Synergy website?
To ensure the best browsing experience, we recommend you download the latest version of: Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge when accessing this website via a desktop or laptop Apple Safari or Google Chrome when accessing this website via your favourite mobile or tablet device. Some interactive features and forms across My Account use JavaScript technology - please set your browser preferences to support JavaScript. Some browsers may not fully support JavaScript – please refer to your browser's help for more details. Log in to My Account To ensure the best browsing experience, we recommend you download the latest version of: Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge when accessing this website via a desktop or laptop Apple Safari or Google Chrome when accessing this website via your favourite mobile or tablet device. Some interactive features and forms across My Account use JavaScript technology - please set your browser preferences to support JavaScript. Some browsers may not fully support JavaScript – please refer to your browser's help for more details. Log in to My Account
String inverters
You know the Christmas string lights that light up as a team – or don’t light up as a team? String inverters work in the same way. String inverters are the most common type of inverters on the market. They convert almost all of the energy generated by the sun into usable energy and function in a set as series. You know the Christmas string lights that light up as a team – or don’t light up as a team? String inverters work in the same way. String inverters are the most common type of inverters on the market. They convert almost all of the energy generated by the sun into usable energy and function in a set as series.
Does my site have a green power dome installed?
Check your building site has underground power (the shiny green dome) or call Western Power on 13 10 87 to confirm. Check your building site has underground power (the shiny green dome) or call Western Power on 13 10 87 to confirm.
How can I follow up on my missing payments query?
If you need to follow up regarding your Missing Payments query obtain your 800-ticket number from the automated response you would have received after you submitted your proof. Call Synergy on either 13 13 53 for residential account enquiries or 13 13 54 for business accounts, advise the answering agent that you have a Missing Payments query you would like to follow up on & provide them with your 800-ticket number. If you need to follow up regarding your Missing Payments query obtain your 800-ticket number from the automated response you would have received after you submitted your proof. Call Synergy on either 13 13 53 for residential account enquiries or 13 13 54 for business accounts, advise the answering agent that you have a Missing Payments query you would like to follow up on & provide them with your 800-ticket number.
I’m not on the Synergy Home Plan (A1) plan, are my costs also increasing?
In line with the 2.50% announced by the State Government for the A1 (Home Plan) tariff Synergy are maintaining consistency across our other tariffs for customers who have chosen to opt into a TOU pricing product. There is still a need for an increase to cover increasing energy costs however, so this will also be 2.50% effective 1st July 2024. In line with the 2.50% announced by the State Government for the A1 (Home Plan) tariff Synergy are maintaining consistency across our other tariffs for customers who have chosen to opt into a TOU pricing product. There is still a need for an increase to cover increasing energy costs however, so this will also be 2.50% effective 1st July 2024.
What information will I need to apply for the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS)?
The fastest and simplest way is to apply online when your system is connected to the grid. The fastest and simplest way is to apply online when your system is connected to the grid.
Can I view the Synergy website in another language?
Our website is written in English. If you require information in another language please call 13 14 50 to utilise our interpreter services. Our website is written in English. If you require information in another language please call 13 14 50 to utilise our interpreter services.
Can I change my green energy contribution at any time?
Yes, going more or less green is easy. Just log in to My Account, update your green energy option, how much you want to contribute and you're done. Log in to My Account Yes, going more or less green is easy. Just log in to My Account, update your green energy option, how much you want to contribute and you're done. Log in to My Account
Inverter
An inverter is a device used to convert direct current (DC) power into applied current (AC) power. Solar panels and batteries use DC power so they need an inverter to convert the power into AC power so that it can be connected to the grid and also used by most of our appliances. An inverter is a device used to convert direct current (DC) power into applied current (AC) power. Solar panels and batteries use DC power so they need an inverter to convert the power into AC power so that it can be connected to the grid and also used by most of our appliances.
Do I need a new meter to install solar and how do I arrange this?
To install a solar power system you’ll need to have a bi-directional energy meter that is capable of separately measuring and recording electricity flows in each direction - how much energy you consume from the grid vs. how much excess energy you export back to the grid (thanks to your solar system). To install a solar power system you’ll need to have a bi-directional energy meter that is capable of separately measuring and recording electricity flows in each direction - how much energy you consume from the grid vs. how much excess energy you export back to the grid (thanks to your solar system).
Understanding my solar 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.
Is the NaturalPower and EasyGreen contribution changing?
Each year we review the rate you pay for your NaturalPower and EasyGreen contribution. The rate you pay for your NaturalPower and EasyGreen contribution will change effective from 1 July 2024. The price Synergy pays for Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) is currently lower than the year before. This means the price that you pay per unit of NaturalPower or EasyGreen electricity will decrease to 5.7122 cents per unit (incl GST). The NaturalPower and EasyGreen products include a contribution paid by you (above the standard regulated retail tariff) that is used to purchase LGCs from nationally-accredited GreenPower renewable energy sources, helping your household or business to work towards becoming carbon neutral. Renewable energy purchased by Synergy with these contributions is then fed into the electricity grid, where it mixes with energy produced from non-renewable sources before being supplied to your home or business. For more about Synergy's green energy options, visit synergy.net.au/greenenergy Each year we review the rate you pay for your NaturalPower and EasyGreen contribution. The rate you pay for your NaturalPower and EasyGreen contribution will change effective from 1 July 2024. The price Synergy pays for Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) is currently lower than the year before. This means the price that you pay per unit of NaturalPower or EasyGreen electricity will decrease to 5.7122 cents per unit (incl GST). The NaturalPower and EasyGreen products include a contribution paid by you (above the standard regulated retail tariff) that is used to purchase LGCs from nationally-accredited GreenPower renewable energy sources, helping your household or business to work towards becoming carbon neutral. Renewable energy purchased by Synergy with these contributions is then fed into the electricity grid, where it mixes with energy produced from non-renewable sources before being supplied to your home or business. For more about Synergy's green energy options, visit synergy.net.au/greenenergy
What can I do to ensure my personal and financial information are safe?
You can view Synergy’s privacy policy at synergy.net.au/privacy for more information on how and why we collect and store your personal information. There are a few steps that you can take to safeguard your personal information when engaging online. The ACSC has resources on their website at cyber.gov.au that are free of charge to help you and your family to be cyber secure. You can view Synergy’s privacy policy at synergy.net.au/privacy for more information on how and why we collect and store your personal information. There are a few steps that you can take to safeguard your personal information when engaging online. The ACSC has resources on their website at cyber.gov.au that are free of charge to help you and your family to be cyber secure.
What information am I required to provide for a missing payment enquiry?
Missing BPay payments: Complete copy of a bank statement clearly showing; Payment amount Payment date Bank account holder/authorised payer 's name Biller code Payment reference number Receipt number You can find these details using online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement. Missing Credit Card payments Complete copy of your credit card statement detailing the payment which includes: Payment date Payment amount Card holder’s name First 6 digits & last 3 digits of the card number You can find these details through your online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement. Missing Australia Post payments Please provide a complete copy of your Australia Post receipt detailing the payment which includes: Payment date Payment amount Payment number Receipt number Post office location A copy of the complete receipt is required and must be readable - you can request a copy from the Australia Post location where payment was made. Missing Centrepay deductions Please provide a complete copy of your Centrelink Transaction History detailing the payment which includes: Payment amount/s Payment date/s Payment number Centrelink CRN Name of the Centrelink concession holder You can find a copy of your Transaction History in your MyGov account. You can also contact Centrelink and ask for a copy of Centrepay Deduction transaction history with the required information to be sent to you. Missing Cheque payments Please provide a complete copy of your bank statement detailing the payment which includes: Payment amount Date cheque has 'presented' with the bank You can find these details through your online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement. Missing BPay payments: Complete copy of a bank statement clearly showing; Payment amount Payment date Bank account holder/authorised payer 's name Biller code Payment reference number Receipt number You can find these details using online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement. Missing Credit Card payments Complete copy of your credit card statement detailing the payment which includes: Payment date Payment amount Card holder’s name First 6 digits & last 3 digits of the card number You can find these details through your online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement. Missing Australia Post payments Please provide a complete copy of your Australia Post receipt detailing the payment which includes: Payment date Payment amount Payment number Receipt number Post office location A copy of the complete receipt is required and must be readable - you can request a copy from the Australia Post location where payment was made. Missing Centrepay deductions Please provide a complete copy of your Centrelink Transaction History detailing the payment which includes: Payment amount/s Payment date/s Payment number Centrelink CRN Name of the Centrelink concession holder You can find a copy of your Transaction History in your MyGov account. You can also contact Centrelink and ask for a copy of Centrepay Deduction transaction history with the required information to be sent to you. Missing Cheque payments Please provide a complete copy of your bank statement detailing the payment which includes: Payment amount Date cheque has 'presented' with the bank You can find these details through your online banking or by asking your financial institution for a copy of your statement.
When will I receive my final bill?
If you've submitted a move out request, we’ll issue a final bill and commence to close this account and terminate your contract after the move out date. It takes around 5 business days to process your request and you’ll receive your final bill after that. If you've submitted a move out request, we’ll issue a final bill and commence to close this account and terminate your contract after the move out date. It takes around 5 business days to process your request and you’ll receive your final bill after that.
Will any new security measures impact my online experience?
Recently we have implemented additional security measures for our self-service tools in MyAccount. We are taking steps to ensure that this does not interrupt your online experience, but from time to time with these new security measures in place you may experience a change in online response times. As per the terms and conditions for the Website and My Account, if the Website or My Account is not available or otherwise not fully functional, please use other means of effecting transactions and obtaining information. Below are a few specific items which can cause security related performance and access issues with MyAccount. You can perform a few simple checks to see if it is a security setting blocking your access or affecting performance. The items to check are: An unsupported browser:If you are using a browser that is out of date you may not have the best online experience and access may be blocked due to out-of-date security protections.For most browsers you can find the information about the version you are using under the “Help” or “Settings” options. Please ensure you are using a supported browser version. Using a VPN.If you are using a VPN, please turn this off and re-attempt the transaction. Browser add-ons or extensions could be compromised or malicious. Unknown to you, your browser extension could have been compromised and our system will pick this up as malicious. Please disable any add-ons/extensions and re-attempt your transaction. Your computer operating system is out of date or has been compromised.If your computer has been compromised our system may see this as malicious. Please ensure you have an up-to-date Operating System and any anti-virus program you have installed is up to date. You can run an anti-virus scan and re-attempt your transaction once you know your system has not been compromised. These actions could also help to keep you cyber safe in other online transactions. The ACSC has resources on their website at cyber.gov.au that are free of charge to help you and your family to be cyber secure. Recently we have implemented additional security measures for our self-service tools in MyAccount. We are taking steps to ensure that this does not interrupt your online experience, but from time to time with these new security measures in place you may experience a change in online response times. As per the terms and conditions for the Website and My Account, if the Website or My Account is not available or otherwise not fully functional, please use other means of effecting transactions and obtaining information. Below are a few specific items which can cause security related performance and access issues with MyAccount. You can perform a few simple checks to see if it is a security setting blocking your access or affecting performance. The items to check are: An unsupported browser:If you are using a browser that is out of date you may not have the best online experience and access may be blocked due to out-of-date security protections.For most browsers you can find the information about the version you are using under the “Help” or “Settings” options. Please ensure you are using a supported browser version. Using a VPN.If you are using a VPN, please turn this off and re-attempt the transaction. Browser add-ons or extensions could be compromised or malicious. Unknown to you, your browser extension could have been compromised and our system will pick this up as malicious. Please disable any add-ons/extensions and re-attempt your transaction. Your computer operating system is out of date or has been compromised.If your computer has been compromised our system may see this as malicious. Please ensure you have an up-to-date Operating System and any anti-virus program you have installed is up to date. You can run an anti-virus scan and re-attempt your transaction once you know your system has not been compromised. These actions could also help to keep you cyber safe in other online transactions. The ACSC has resources on their website at cyber.gov.au that are free of charge to help you and your family to be cyber secure.
I’m struggling to pay my bill, can Synergy help?
If you're struggling with financial hardship, we’re here to help. We have a range of financial support options that may be available to you, to help you stay connected and get back on track. These include: Payment arrangements Assistance with HUGS Applications Keeping Connected Program Case Management For more information on how we can support you, go to synergy.net.au/hardship If you're struggling with financial hardship, we’re here to help. We have a range of financial support options that may be available to you, to help you stay connected and get back on track. These include: Payment arrangements Assistance with HUGS Applications Keeping Connected Program Case Management For more information on how we can support you, go to synergy.net.au/hardship
How do I find out if there's an outage in my area?
To see if there's a planned or unplanned power outage in your area, simply visit the Western Power outage page and enter your postcode. You can also sign up to receive SMS updates from Western Power to stay informed. Check for power outages in your area Report an outage If you need to report an outage, please call Western Power on 13 13 51. Did you know? There are three categories of participants in Western Australia’s electricity industry involving three supply chains: Generators – Produce electricity from a variety of renewable and non-renewable sources. Distributors – Network businesses, such as Western Power, that transport electricity from generation sites to homes and businesses and who are responsible for building and maintaining the network of poles and wires. Retailers – Electricity retailers, such as Synergy, who purchase electricity from generators and supply electricity to homes and businesses. Learn more about who is responsible for what in Western Australia’s electricity industry here. To see if there's a planned or unplanned power outage in your area, simply visit the Western Power outage page and enter your postcode. You can also sign up to receive SMS updates from Western Power to stay informed. Check for power outages in your area Report an outage If you need to report an outage, please call Western Power on 13 13 51. Did you know? There are three categories of participants in Western Australia’s electricity industry involving three supply chains: Generators – Produce electricity from a variety of renewable and non-renewable sources. Distributors – Network businesses, such as Western Power, that transport electricity from generation sites to homes and businesses and who are responsible for building and maintaining the network of poles and wires. Retailers – Electricity retailers, such as Synergy, who purchase electricity from generators and supply electricity to homes and businesses. Learn more about who is responsible for what in Western Australia’s electricity industry here.