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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
Is paying online using my credit/debit card secure?
We take great care to handle your personal details using up-to-date security technology. Data is transmitted using secure encryption. The security details can be verified by clicking on the padlock icon in the web browser. Payments conform to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. When conducting web payments, the credit card details are only transmitted between the browser and the payment merchant (Commonwealth BPoint). We take great care to handle your personal details using up-to-date security technology. Data is transmitted using secure encryption. The security details can be verified by clicking on the padlock icon in the web browser. Payments conform to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. When conducting web payments, the credit card details are only transmitted between the browser and the payment merchant (Commonwealth BPoint).
When do I receive my Paperless bill notification?
With Paperless, you’ll conveniently receive your energy bill as soon as it’s ready to view. You'll receive your bill, attached to the email notification, as well as a direct link to view your bill online. You can keep track of your payment due date in My Account, however, you won’t receive email reminders when your electricity bill is due. The timing of your billing cycle doesn't change when you sign up to Paperless. Switch to Paperless now. Just have a copy of your bill handy With Paperless, you’ll conveniently receive your energy bill as soon as it’s ready to view. You'll receive your bill, attached to the email notification, as well as a direct link to view your bill online. You can keep track of your payment due date in My Account, however, you won’t receive email reminders when your electricity bill is due. The timing of your billing cycle doesn't change when you sign up to Paperless. Switch to Paperless now. Just have a copy of your bill handy
How can I save money on my bill?
There are a number of challenges when it comes to saving money on your gas and residential bill thanks to the range of variables that affect energy consumption in the modern household.From your climate to the number of people living under one roof, it can be difficult to manage everything without help. Thankfully, Synergy provides tools its customers can use to find where they can save power and lower their bill. There are a number of challenges when it comes to saving money on your gas and residential bill thanks to the range of variables that affect energy consumption in the modern household.From your climate to the number of people living under one roof, it can be difficult to manage everything without help. Thankfully, Synergy provides tools its customers can use to find where they can save power and lower their bill.
How much does it cost to submit a Freedom of Information request?
The rate of fees and charges are set under the FOI Act Regulations. Apart from the application fee for non-personal information, all charges are discretionary. The rate of fees and charges are set under the FOI Act Regulations. Apart from the application fee for non-personal information, all charges are discretionary.
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.
Will I still receive a Synergy bill if I sign up for Direct Debit?
Yes! You'll still receive a copy of your bill so you can keep track of your usage and check the amount that's due. We'll either send it by post or deliver it straight to your inbox, depending on your Paperless preferences. We’ll still send your energy bill so you can keep track of your use and the amount that’s due. Instead of a due date, the date of the Direct debit will be shown. Set up Direct Debit now Yes! You'll still receive a copy of your bill so you can keep track of your usage and check the amount that's due. We'll either send it by post or deliver it straight to your inbox, depending on your Paperless preferences. We’ll still send your energy bill so you can keep track of your use and the amount that’s due. Instead of a due date, the date of the Direct debit will be shown. Set up Direct Debit now
How can I keep track of my usage?
In a busy work environment, it can be tough to keep track of your electricity or gas usage as your bill period progresses. With a number of employees and appliances all contributing to the load, how can you tell where the opportunities lie to save electricity or gas? In a busy work environment, it can be tough to keep track of your electricity or gas usage as your bill period progresses. With a number of employees and appliances all contributing to the load, how can you tell where the opportunities lie to save electricity or gas?
What is a payment extension?
If you’re planning to pay your business 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 business 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 business bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your business 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 business 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 business 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 business bill. It’s easy to apply for a payment extension online – you’ll just need a copy of your business bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment extension application is successful at the end of the process.
What info will I need to sign up for Direct Debit?
Firstly, you’ll need your account number (you'll find this top left, on the front page of your bill). You’ll also need your bank account details, including the account holder's name, your BSB number and account number. If you’d rather pay by credit card, we just need to know the name of the cardholder, the card number and expiry date. Set and forget with Direct Debit Firstly, you’ll need your account number (you'll find this top left, on the front page of your bill). You’ll also need your bank account details, including the account holder's name, your BSB number and account number. If you’d rather pay by credit card, we just need to know the name of the cardholder, the card number and expiry date. Set and forget with Direct Debit
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.
What is multi-factor authentication?
Multi-factor authentication (also known as MFA) is a security measure that requires customers to enter a code sent via text message or via email as an additional identity factor before accessing their account. Multi-factor authentication (also known as MFA) is a security measure that requires customers to enter a code sent via text message or via email as an additional identity factor before accessing their account.
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
Can I change organisation name in My Account?
To change your organisation name, you will need to contact us on 13 13 54 to verify your business details before we can proceed the change. The terms of your existing contract/s will remain the same with the change of details and the previous bills shall remain in the same name prior to the change. To change your organisation name, you will need to contact us on 13 13 54 to verify your business details before we can proceed the change. The terms of your existing contract/s will remain the same with the change of details and the previous bills shall remain in the same name prior to the change.
Is a gas tariff right for your business?
If your business spends more than $6,400** per year on gas, there’s a government regulated tariff available. A regulated electricity or gas tariff is defined as a standard contract. The terms of a standard contract are governed by regulations and must be approved by the Economic Regulation Authority. Find out more information on the government regulated gas tariff. **Approximately 180GJ gas per year. If your business spends more than $6,400** per year on gas, there’s a government regulated tariff available. A regulated electricity or gas tariff is defined as a standard contract. The terms of a standard contract are governed by regulations and must be approved by the Economic Regulation Authority. Find out more information on the government regulated gas tariff. **Approximately 180GJ gas per year.
How does Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS) affect my bill?
In a really good way! When the sun is shining bright, you'll harness the energy from the sun to power your home so you don't have to pay for any electricity during this time. Whenever your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home, we'll supply the electricity to your home instead. So you'll only pay for the electricity we supply you. Plus, you'll also be doing your bit for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Any money earned for exporting energy back to the grid, will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Once your credit reaches $75 or more... we'll deliver the money you've earned straight to your nominated bank account if you've registered for Automated REBS Payments. In a really good way! When the sun is shining bright, you'll harness the energy from the sun to power your home so you don't have to pay for any electricity during this time. Whenever your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home, we'll supply the electricity to your home instead. So you'll only pay for the electricity we supply you. Plus, you'll also be doing your bit for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Any money earned for exporting energy back to the grid, will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Once your credit reaches $75 or more... we'll deliver the money you've earned straight to your nominated bank account if you've registered for Automated REBS Payments.
How secure is My Account?
We take great care to handle your personal details using up-to-date security technology. Data is transmitted using secure encryption. The security details can be verified by clicking on the padlock icon in the web browser. Payments conform to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. When conducting web payments, the credit card details are only transmitted between the browser and the payment merchant (Commonwealth BPoint). We take great care to handle your personal details using up-to-date security technology. Data is transmitted using secure encryption. The security details can be verified by clicking on the padlock icon in the web browser. Payments conform to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. When conducting web payments, the credit card details are only transmitted between the browser and the payment merchant (Commonwealth BPoint).
What happens if my energy supply is interrupted?
If your power outage is causing an emergency, call Western Power on 13 13 51 right away. It's best to use a landline phone if you’re calling about power problems, because they don’t need power to operate. We can also recognise your location and pass on the right information to you. If your power outage is causing an emergency, call Western Power on 13 13 51 right away. It's best to use a landline phone if you’re calling about power problems, because they don’t need power to operate. We can also recognise your location and pass on the right information to you.
Do I need local council approval to install solar?
This varies depending on your individual circumstances. It’s best to double check with your solar installer and local council before proceeding with a solar power system. This varies depending on your individual circumstances. It’s best to double check with your solar installer and local council before proceeding with a solar power system.