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How long does it take to connect my home?
If you're moving in to an existing home in the metro area, it only takes around 3-5 business days (excluding weekends) to get you connected. Please allow between 6-10 days for rural connections. If you're moving in to an existing home in the metro area, it only takes around 3-5 business days (excluding weekends) to get you connected. Please allow between 6-10 days for rural connections.
What happens to my Direct Debit when I move house?
Your can keep your Direct Debit arrangement in place to pay your final bill on your existing account. When you move, we'll ask you to confirm or update your Direct Debit preference and details so we can make sure they're set up for your new property. You can manage your Direct Debit through My Account, or you can contact us and one of our friendly colleagues will assist you to re-establish your Direct Debit against your account at your new address. Manage your Direct Debit (via My Account) Your can keep your Direct Debit arrangement in place to pay your final bill on your existing account. When you move, we'll ask you to confirm or update your Direct Debit preference and details so we can make sure they're set up for your new property. You can manage your Direct Debit through My Account, or you can contact us and one of our friendly colleagues will assist you to re-establish your Direct Debit against your account at your new address. Manage your Direct Debit (via My Account)
Why does the cost of energy go up every year?
For many years, electricity tariffs in Western Australia have not reflected the full cost of producing and supplying electricity. To correct this shortfall, since 2009 the State Government has steadily increased tariff prices. For many years, electricity tariffs in Western Australia have not reflected the full cost of producing and supplying electricity. To correct this shortfall, since 2009 the State Government has steadily increased tariff prices.
Can Direct Debit payments be paid from any bank account?
Direct Debit works with most bank accounts within Australia only. Even better... we won't charge you any transaction fees if you nominate a bank account as your payment option (a small fee only applies to credit or debit card payments). For any bank account queries, please contact your bank. Direct Debit works with most bank accounts within Australia only. Even better... we won't charge you any transaction fees if you nominate a bank account as your payment option (a small fee only applies to credit or debit card payments). For any bank account queries, please contact your bank.
Renewable Energy Buyback scheme (REBS)
The Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme is no longer available to new applicants, it has been replaced with the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS). The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme gives eligible customers a chance to earn money for sending excess energy from an eligible solar and/or a battery system back to the grid. Any money earned will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Find out more The Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme is no longer available to new applicants, it has been replaced with the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS). The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme gives eligible customers a chance to earn money for sending excess energy from an eligible solar and/or a battery system back to the grid. Any money earned will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Find out more
I have received an SMS from 0408 673 340, is this from Synergy?
Yes, Synergy are sending two-way SMS messages from this number for customers selected to take part in Synergy’s Engage program. This program is available by invitation only. If you have been contacted by our office and agree to be part of this program you can reply to SMS messages from this number with one of the options given to update your account or make payments instantly. Your provider’s usual SMS charges will apply. Yes, Synergy are sending two-way SMS messages from this number for customers selected to take part in Synergy’s Engage program. This program is available by invitation only. If you have been contacted by our office and agree to be part of this program you can reply to SMS messages from this number with one of the options given to update your account or make payments instantly. Your provider’s usual SMS charges will apply.
Did the supply charges go up this year?
The fixed daily supply charge for the regulated residential tariff (A1) will increase by 2.50% from 1 July 2024. The fixed daily supply charge for the regulated residential tariff (A1) will increase by 2.50% from 1 July 2024.
Who is eligible for DEBS?
DEBS is available to households, schools, educational institutions and not-for-profits in WA who: Are an existing REBS customer who want to switch to DEBS; Are looking to install a new eligible renewable or distributed energy system; Are looking to upgrade their existing renewable or distributed energy system; or Are moving into a property with an existing renewable or distributed energy system on or after 6 November 2020. All systems need to be eligible as per the Terms and Conditions. DEBS is available to households, schools, educational institutions and not-for-profits in WA who: Are an existing REBS customer who want to switch to DEBS; Are looking to install a new eligible renewable or distributed energy system; Are looking to upgrade their existing renewable or distributed energy system; or Are moving into a property with an existing renewable or distributed energy system on or after 6 November 2020. All systems need to be eligible as per the Terms and Conditions.
How do I calculate my electricity usage?
When you receive a bill from us, you can find a summary of your energy consumption halfway down your bill. Here, you’ll also find the amount of energy you’ve consumed compared to your last bill as well as the year before if that data is available. Learn more about understanding your bill. When you receive a bill from us, you can find a summary of your energy consumption halfway down your bill. Here, you’ll also find the amount of energy you’ve consumed compared to your last bill as well as the year before if that data is available. Learn more about understanding your bill.
Are there any additional costs for My Account?
No, My Account is a free service for all our customers to make managing your energy use easier. However, your bank may charge standard transaction fees on electronic payments you make. Register for My Account No, My Account is a free service for all our customers to make managing your energy use easier. However, your bank may charge standard transaction fees on electronic payments you make. Register for My Account
How do I apply for new unmetered electricity supplies?
You will need to apply for new unmetered electricity supplies using the Unmetered Electricity Supplies application form. You will need to apply for new unmetered electricity supplies using the Unmetered Electricity Supplies application form.
Am I eligible for concessions?
Good news. If you have one of the following concession cards, then you may be eligible for a number of rebates that could assist you with paying your energy bills: Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Health Care Card Pensioner Concession Card Veterans' Affairs Gold Card Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card Learn more about the different rebates and concessions you may be eligible for Good news. If you have one of the following concession cards, then you may be eligible for a number of rebates that could assist you with paying your energy bills: Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Health Care Card Pensioner Concession Card Veterans' Affairs Gold Card Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card Learn more about the different rebates and concessions you may be eligible for
Battery
This is an electrochemical device used to store energy for a range of uses – from noisy toys to energy to use in your home. The main purpose of a battery for your home is to store excess solar PV that’s generated by your solar system, so you can use that energy when there’s no sun to power your PV system. This is an electrochemical device used to store energy for a range of uses – from noisy toys to energy to use in your home. The main purpose of a battery for your home is to store excess solar PV that’s generated by your solar system, so you can use that energy when there’s no sun to power your PV system.
Power
Power is the rate at which energy is flowing, or the rate at which work is being done. While energy is measured in terms of time, power is not. It’s just expressed in watts or kilowatts (kW). Power is the rate at which energy is flowing, or the rate at which work is being done. While energy is measured in terms of time, power is not. It’s just expressed in watts or kilowatts (kW).
Total Energy Throughout
This is the amount of energy a battery is able to provide over its entire design life. It is calculated by multiplying the usable energy a battery system has by that batteries cycle life. This is an important factor to consider when comparing the upfront cost of different products as it will give a better indication of value for money. It is usually expressed in megawatt hours(MWh). One MWh is equal to 1000 KWh. Total energy throughput (MWh) = usable energy (kWh) x battery cycle life / 1000 This is the amount of energy a battery is able to provide over its entire design life. It is calculated by multiplying the usable energy a battery system has by that batteries cycle life. This is an important factor to consider when comparing the upfront cost of different products as it will give a better indication of value for money. It is usually expressed in megawatt hours(MWh). One MWh is equal to 1000 KWh. Total energy throughput (MWh) = usable energy (kWh) x battery cycle life / 1000
Why is my bill so high?
There are many factors that can influence the size of your energy bill and the cost of electricity is just one of them. If your bill seems higher than normal, or you'd like it to be lower, here are some things to consider. There are many factors that can influence the size of your energy bill and the cost of electricity is just one of them. If your bill seems higher than normal, or you'd like it to be lower, here are some things to consider.
How do I set up Direct Debit?
The quickest and easiest way, is via My Account - where you can also update your nominated bank account or credit/debit card details (when required). If you need any help getting set up, then talk to one of our friendly customer service representatives on 13 13 53. Set and forget with Direct Debit The quickest and easiest way, is via My Account - where you can also update your nominated bank account or credit/debit card details (when required). If you need any help getting set up, then talk to one of our friendly customer service representatives on 13 13 53. Set and forget with Direct Debit
What is my electricity bill breakdown?
There are a number of elements that make up your electricity bill including network costs to Western Power, government policy costs, retail costs to supply energy to you and your supply and usage costs. Break down your bill with our electricity bill breakdown tool. There are a number of elements that make up your electricity bill including network costs to Western Power, government policy costs, retail costs to supply energy to you and your supply and usage costs. Break down your bill with our electricity bill breakdown tool.
How do I know my money has paid for renewable energy sources?
Synergy will only use your contribution to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Australia's nationally accredited source Greenpower. Renewable energy purchased by Synergy is fed in to the electricity grid where it mixes with energy produced from non-renewable sources; before being supplied to your home. Synergy will only use your contribution to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Australia's nationally accredited source Greenpower. Renewable energy purchased by Synergy is fed in to the electricity grid where it mixes with energy produced from non-renewable sources; before being supplied to your home.
How do I register for My Account?
It only takes a few minutes, just grab a copy of your Synergy bill. All you need is your account number and name as printed on your bill and you can start using My Account straight away. When you register, you’ll be asked to make up your own username, password and a password hint. Register for My Account It only takes a few minutes, just grab a copy of your Synergy bill. All you need is your account number and name as printed on your bill and you can start using My Account straight away. When you register, you’ll be asked to make up your own username, password and a password hint. Register for My Account