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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 a test event?
To make sure everything is ready for peak demand periods, our Synergy team could carry out test events from time to time. Test events will generally be shorter than a Battery Rewards activation event and won’t count as one of the events towards the annual activation event cap (30 events). To make sure everything is ready for peak demand periods, our Synergy team could carry out test events from time to time. Test events will generally be shorter than a Battery Rewards activation event and won’t count as one of the events towards the annual activation event cap (30 events).
What should I do if my battery doesn’t seem to operate correctly after a Battery Rewards event?
Please contact your installer in the first instance. Please contact your installer in the first instance.
Why do I receive adjusted bills?
If you have received more than one bill in a billing cycle, this could be why: Your Synergy bill is based on information we receive from Western Power - and sometimes they need to provide us with estimated data for your billing cycle. After your meter reading is available, this ‘substitute’ data will then be updated with what’s known as ‘actual’ data. If we receive your actual data after we have billed you based on your substitute data, we need to then issue another bill. You might see a credit or a debit, depending on your actual electricity use. This is known as bill adjustment and means you could receive more than one bill within a billing cycle. If you have received more than one bill in a billing cycle, this could be why: Your Synergy bill is based on information we receive from Western Power - and sometimes they need to provide us with estimated data for your billing cycle. After your meter reading is available, this ‘substitute’ data will then be updated with what’s known as ‘actual’ data. If we receive your actual data after we have billed you based on your substitute data, we need to then issue another bill. You might see a credit or a debit, depending on your actual electricity use. This is known as bill adjustment and means you could receive more than one bill within a billing cycle.
Why do I still need to pay for electricity with solar connected?
You pay to be connected to the network and only pay for electricity when your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home. You pay to be connected to the network and only pay for electricity when your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home.
What is the current Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS) rate?
Existing REBS customers can remain on REBS so long as they don’t upgrade their system and subject to the REBS Terms and Conditions. For the most up-to-date information about buyback rates and charges please view our REBS pricing schedule and DEBS pricing schedule. Learn more about exporting back to the grid Existing REBS customers can remain on REBS so long as they don’t upgrade their system and subject to the REBS Terms and Conditions. For the most up-to-date information about buyback rates and charges please view our REBS pricing schedule and DEBS pricing schedule. Learn more about exporting back to the grid
How can I keep track of my usage?
No matter the season, there's always something that will be affecting your power and gas usage. Whether it's heaters in winter or air conditioning in the warmer months, it can be difficult to work it exactly how much of an affect these appliances have on your bill. With a couple of the tools Synergy provides, it's a easy for any household to track their energy usage and lower their bill with smarter consumption. No matter the season, there's always something that will be affecting your power and gas usage. Whether it's heaters in winter or air conditioning in the warmer months, it can be difficult to work it exactly how much of an affect these appliances have on your bill. With a couple of the tools Synergy provides, it's a easy for any household to track their energy usage and lower their bill with smarter consumption.
What's the difference between EasyGreen and NaturalPower?
Both EasyGreen and NaturalPower contributions are used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from GreenPower. With EasyGreen, you pay a set amount each billing cycle in addition to your daily electricity charges. With NaturalPower you can buy an agreed amount based on a % of your electricity consumption. Calculate your contribution and see how much greenhouse emissions you'll save Both EasyGreen and NaturalPower contributions are used to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from GreenPower. With EasyGreen, you pay a set amount each billing cycle in addition to your daily electricity charges. With NaturalPower you can buy an agreed amount based on a % of your electricity consumption. Calculate your contribution and see how much greenhouse emissions you'll save
Who do I call if I have an electricity emergency?
You need to call Western Power on 13 13 51.The electricity grid is owned by Western Power, so it’s their responsibility to maintain the power supply to your home or business. They’re also experts in this area, so you’ll be in good hands.Western Power owns and operates the power poles and wires in south west WA, and deal with any power supply interruptions or repairs. If you’re in a remote area of WA, you may be serviced by Horizon Power. You need to call Western Power on 13 13 51.The electricity grid is owned by Western Power, so it’s their responsibility to maintain the power supply to your home or business. They’re also experts in this area, so you’ll be in good hands.Western Power owns and operates the power poles and wires in south west WA, and deal with any power supply interruptions or repairs. If you’re in a remote area of WA, you may be serviced by Horizon Power.
What is a payment extension?
If you’re planning to pay your bill in one lump sum payment and need to extend the "due date" that appears on your bill, this is known as a payment extension. If you apply for a payment extension from Synergy before your bill due date and don’t already have a payment extension or payment arrangement in place, a payment extension can give you a bit more time to pay your bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment extension application is successful at the end of the process. If you’re planning to pay your bill in one lump sum payment and need to extend the "due date" that appears on your bill, this is known as a payment extension. If you apply for a payment extension from Synergy before your bill due date and don’t already have a payment extension or payment arrangement in place, a payment extension can give you a bit more time to pay your bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment extension application is successful at the end of the process.
Why does Synergy charge a paper bill fee?
Synergy incurs costs each time a paper bill is sent to a customer. We try to keep these costs as low as possible as they are passed onto customers unless you’re exempt. Customers can avoid this fee by switching to paperless billing. You are exempt from the paper bill fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship Synergy incurs costs each time a paper bill is sent to a customer. We try to keep these costs as low as possible as they are passed onto customers unless you’re exempt. Customers can avoid this fee by switching to paperless billing. You are exempt from the paper bill fee if you are; An eligible concession card holder A residential customer aged 65 years and over Currently identified as being in hardship