Which is better for my business - a plan or tariff?

If your business spends more than $16,000 per year on your electricity, then a business plan is likely to offer you more benefits than a government regulated tariff. 

Business plans can offer tailored, energy solutions that include a range of benefits such as discounted rates to help save you money or fixed rates that allow more control over your energy costs with minimal surprises. 

Here’s a snapshot of how they generally compare…

Synergy plan Regulated tariff
Rates negotiable Rates set by state government gazetted price
Fixed term contracts No set contract length
Non-standard contract Standard contract
Termination fees may apply No termination fees
Flexible Non-flexible

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If you are a small use customer you are free to choose a standard form contract, or if eligible a small use non-standard contract. A small use customer is someone consuming less that 160MWh per year, which is equivalent to $83,000 per year.*
*Based on a small use customer consuming 160MWh per year and supplied on the Synergy Business Plan Fifty® (L3) tariff.

View the difference between a standard form and non-standard electricity contract.

 What is a non-standard contract (we call this a business plan)?

A non-standard contract is exactly that – non-standard. Essentially it is a contract that can include different terms and conditions, variations in price, contract length and payment options.

Non-standard contracts are negotiated directly with you and don’t require approval by the Economic Regulation Authority. However, these contracts must comply with relevant regulations.

If you generally consume about $16,000 per year, you may be eligible for a non-standard contract.

What is a tariff (also known as a standard form contract)?

A regulated electricity or gas tariff is defined as a standard form contract. The terms of a standard form contract are governed by regulations and must be approved by the Economic Regulation Authority.

A standard form contract outlines the standard terms and conditions for all customers who pay standard prices for their electricity or gas:

View standard electricity prices & fees (PDF 273KB)
View standard gas tariff prices & fees ( Synergy Mid-west/South-west Non-residential Gas Supply®)

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