More energy savings for those doing it tough
The State Government is supporting those in financial hardship while also stabilising the energy system by offering electricity at no charge during off peak times.
The Community Energy product introduced by Synergy is being offered to customers who are experiencing ongoing financial hardship.
Community Energy gives eligible customers 10 units of zero-cost electricity between 9am and 3pm, around three quarters of an average household’s daily usage.
When used to its full potential participants will be able to save between $200 to $500 a year on the product.
Community Energy supports system stability by incentivising customers to shift their electricity usage away from evening peak times to the middle of the day when household usage is traditionally low.
Community Energy also offers an alternative to solar panels that will give more Western Australians access to the benefits of cheaper electricity during the day.
Customers who are experiencing financial hardship are now being offered the product.
CAPS: Premier Roger Cook announcing Synergy's new Community Energy Product.