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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.
How will I know if an activation event has happened?
You will not be notified before an event happens as it requires no action from you. All Battery Rewards events and associated reward credits will be reflected in your personalised quarterly activity statements and any credits from events for that quarter will be applied to your next Synergy bill. You will not be notified before an event happens as it requires no action from you. All Battery Rewards events and associated reward credits will be reflected in your personalised quarterly activity statements and any credits from events for that quarter will be applied to your next Synergy bill.
How much does it cost to apply for the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS)?
There’s a $7.53 fee (inclusive of GST) for your application to participate in the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS). This fee may change from time to time but as of 1 July 2025 it’s correct. Other additional costs may apply including the installation of a bi-directional electricity meter that separately measures the electricity flow in both directions. It records consumption (usage within the home) and export (excess electricity produced and exported back to the electricity network). There’s a $7.53 fee (inclusive of GST) for your application to participate in the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS). This fee may change from time to time but as of 1 July 2025 it’s correct. Other additional costs may apply including the installation of a bi-directional electricity meter that separately measures the electricity flow in both directions. It records consumption (usage within the home) and export (excess electricity produced and exported back to the electricity network).
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
Can I get a discount?
If you’ve got a concession card, you could qualify for rebates that could make paying your bills easier. Find out if you're eligible If you’ve got a concession card, you could qualify for rebates that could make paying your bills easier. Find out if you're eligible
Can I connect energy to my new home while my old home is still connected?
Yes you can. As long as the previous account holder has already closed their account before your nominated move in date. Transfer your connection Yes you can. As long as the previous account holder has already closed their account before your nominated move in date. Transfer your connection
Photovoltaic (PV)
In really simple terms, the photovoltaic process turns light into energy. With your solar panels, the PV process turns the sun’s energy into a flow of electrons which can then be turned into a direct current and sent to your inverter. In really simple terms, the photovoltaic process turns light into energy. With your solar panels, the PV process turns the sun’s energy into a flow of electrons which can then be turned into a direct current and sent to your inverter.
How do I change my Direct Debit details?
You can change your Direct Debit details online via My Account, or if you haven't registered for My Account, you can contact us. To make changes to your Direct Debit arrangement you will need to advise us of the change at least 5 business days before your next Direct Debit withdrawal date, so your details and arrangement are updated before your next scheduled Direct Debit withdrawal date. You can change your Direct Debit details online via My Account, or if you haven't registered for My Account, you can contact us. To make changes to your Direct Debit arrangement you will need to advise us of the change at least 5 business days before your next Direct Debit withdrawal date, so your details and arrangement are updated before your next scheduled Direct Debit withdrawal date.
What if I do not have a time-of-use compatible meter?
Most recently built homes have a compatible meter that can be re-programmed to suit a time-of-use tariff. Otherwise, you need to have a new meter installed. There are two types of meters which you can choose from depending on the existing meter installed at your property or the appliances you use. Meter options and installation costs for new and existing homes are available on the product information page. When you are ready to request a new meter, please either contact us to arrange installation at your home. If you are unsure which meter is best for you, consider contacting an electrician for advice. Most recently built homes have a compatible meter that can be re-programmed to suit a time-of-use tariff. Otherwise, you need to have a new meter installed. There are two types of meters which you can choose from depending on the existing meter installed at your property or the appliances you use. Meter options and installation costs for new and existing homes are available on the product information page. When you are ready to request a new meter, please either contact us to arrange installation at your home. If you are unsure which meter is best for you, consider contacting an electrician for advice.
How do I add a mobile number or email address to my Synergy account?
Please call our contact centre on 13 13 53 between Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm (residential customers), or on 13 13 54 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (business customers), to update your account details. Please call our contact centre on 13 13 53 between Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm (residential customers), or on 13 13 54 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (business customers), to update your account details.
Need more time to pay?
Getting help with your Synergy bill is probably easier than you think. If you just need a bit more time to pay or would like to pay regular instalments to get a bill paid, you can apply for a payment extension or set up a payment arrangement. Explore our options to find the right solution for you. Learn more Getting help with your Synergy bill is probably easier than you think. If you just need a bit more time to pay or would like to pay regular instalments to get a bill paid, you can apply for a payment extension or set up a payment arrangement. Explore our options to find the right solution for you. Learn more
Why do we pay an over the counter fee?
There has been no increase to the over-the-counter fee of $2.10. Synergy incurs a cost every time a customer pays their Synergy bill at a post office. Customers can choose to avoid the over-the-counter fee by switching to Direct Debit. You are exempt from this over the counter fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship There has been no increase to the over-the-counter fee of $2.10. Synergy incurs a cost every time a customer pays their Synergy bill at a post office. Customers can choose to avoid the over-the-counter fee by switching to Direct Debit. You are exempt from this over the counter fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship
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.