Check you are on the best energy plan for your business.
Did you know you can shop around between different retailers to find the best plan? There are just a few simple criteria you need to meet.
Your business is within the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). This is the power grid that covers most of the WA population and includes all of the Perth Metro region. The SWIS stretches north to Geraldton, east to Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and south to Albany.
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- Your business uses more than 50MWh of electricity in a year (that’s roughly $15,300 worth of power).
Or
You are located outside of the South West Interconnected System.
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- Your Usage is more than 1250MWH per year.
Get more information about the WA electricity industry or check this map of the SWIS, provided by Western Power.
Key questions to ask when shopping around include:
- What are the prices and how are they structured? For example, do the prices change depending on the time of the day or how much energy is being used?
- What discounts or special offers are available? Are the discounts conditional?
- What is the period of the contract and what happens when it ends?
- A list of licenced retailers and their contact details is available here.
A list of licenced retailers and their contact details is available from the Economic Regulation Authority of WA.
Synergy and Horizon Power customers
If your account is with Synergy or Horizon Power, there are a range of energy solutions
you can explore.Synergy Business Solutions Horizon Power Electricity Solutions
Alternative energy services arrangements
Many small businesses’ energy is supplied by the property owner or a third party as part of their lease.
Energy is a material ongoing cost for businesses and should be one of the key points you bargain on when setting up your lease.
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) provides free advice about negotiating leases. To speak to a specialist commercial tenancy advisor, call or book an online appointment with SBDC's business advisory service team.
The Western Australian Government is introducing new consumer protections for businesses in alternative energy services arrangements.
Learn More
Show moreTo learn more about energy supply contracts, visit the Economic Regulation Authority of WA
website.
Licenced retailers are required to offer a standard form contract that is approved by the Economic Regulation Authority of WA. Businesses may also negotiate terms and conditions different from the retailer’s standard form contract.
