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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.
What happens if my bank account has insufficient funds?
If there are insufficient funds in your bank or credit/debit card account, the transaction will usually be rejected by your bank. We will post you a rejection notification and details of any dishonour fees charged to us by your bank, which are then added to your next bill. Late payment of your energy account could result in an overdue notice fee. Additional late payment charges may apply to outstanding balances over $1,000. If there are insufficient funds in your bank or credit/debit card account, the transaction will usually be rejected by your bank. We will post you a rejection notification and details of any dishonour fees charged to us by your bank, which are then added to your next bill. Late payment of your energy account could result in an overdue notice fee. Additional late payment charges may apply to outstanding balances over $1,000.
Are there other renewable sources of energy?
Renewable energy is produced from sources that cannot be depleted. Renewable energy is produced from sources that cannot be depleted.
Where can I find my payment number?
You'll find this at the bottom right of your bill (that's the 10 digit number on the first page just below the dotted line). You'll find this at the bottom right of your bill (that's the 10 digit number on the first page just below the dotted line).
Who can register for My Account
As long as you have your Synergy account number then you can take advantage of My Account - the easiest way to manage your usage. Register for My Account As long as you have your Synergy account number then you can take advantage of My Account - the easiest way to manage your usage. Register for My Account
Can I nominate somebody else to manage my connection?
Yes, you can nominate others to manage your energy account on your behalf. You can do this by filling out a simple form or you can add them to your account when you move home. Download consent form (PDF 100KB) Yes, you can nominate others to manage your energy account on your behalf. You can do this by filling out a simple form or you can add them to your account when you move home. Download consent form (PDF 100KB)
Who should be the account holder of a temporary supply?
Whenever a property has a power supply, there must be an account holder who is responsible for paying the account. The account holder is usually the property owner, but if you only need power temporarily, the builder or electrician can be the account holder.This way, the tradesperson will be billed for any power used during construction. If you’re not sure who should be responsible, check your building contract for details. Whenever a property has a power supply, there must be an account holder who is responsible for paying the account. The account holder is usually the property owner, but if you only need power temporarily, the builder or electrician can be the account holder.This way, the tradesperson will be billed for any power used during construction. If you’re not sure who should be responsible, check your building contract for details.
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 between 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 between 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