Western Power
Operates the electricity network across Perth and the South West Interconnected System.
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Compare Energy and Electricity Providers in Perth
Understand electricity providers, the local network, regulated tariffs and retailer-choice rules in Perth.
Last updated: June 2026 Reviewed by: Alan Brown - Energy Comparison Content Reviewer, View reviewer profile
Current comparison snapshot
Electricity Plans Available in Perth
Use estimated annual cost and the reference-price comparison as a starting point. Your actual bill depends on your usage and tariff.
| Provider | Plan | Network | Estimated annual cost | Reference-price comparison | Suitable for | Plan details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Regulated Electricity Tariff | Current regulated residential tariff | Western Power | Confirm the current annual reference bill or regulated tariff before publishing | Confirm the current Western Australian regulated tariff and customer eligibility | Official benchmark or regulated tariff context for the location | View BPID |
| Retail availability check | Confirm retailers and tariffs available for the property | Western Power | Address-specific confirmation required | Retail choice may be limited by local market rules | Customers checking eligibility and available retail options | Confirm directly with the retailer or regulator |
Reference prices, regulated tariffs and retailer offers can change. Confirm the current benchmark, address-specific estimated annual cost, eligibility and plan document before applying.
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Electricity Networks Serving Perth
Your distributor owns the local poles and wires. Your retailer sends your bill and sells your electricity plan.
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- Tell us about your property. Share your postcode, meter and energy-use details.
- Review suitable options. We check plans available through our comparison panel.
- Choose with support. Review the rates, conditions and features before switching.
Provider overview
Electricity Providers Available in Perth
Provider and plan availability depends on your postcode, distribution network, meter type and eligibility.
Other Electricity Providers Customers May Find in Perth
These providers are not currently included in Connect Market's comparison panel. Availability should be confirmed using Energy Made Easy or directly with the retailer.
Synergy
Supplies most residential and small-use electricity customers connected to the South West Interconnected System, including Perth.
Availability: Perth customers reviewing regulated tariffs, concessions and account options.
Understanding Electricity Providers in Perth
Retail competition may be limited in Perth. This page explains the local distributor, common retail arrangement, regulated tariff context and questions to check before changing an account or tariff.
Most Perth residential and small-use customers connected to the South West Interconnected System are supplied by Synergy, while Western Power operates the network.
What to Check Before Choosing a Plan or Tariff
Use a recent electricity bill when reviewing options. Check the estimated annual cost, daily supply charge, usage rates, tariff type, discounts, payment conditions, fees and eligibility. Customers with solar, controlled load, electric vehicles or time-of-use meters should review options using their actual usage pattern.
Reference Price and Regulated Tariff Context
Western Australia is not part of the National Electricity Market. Many Perth households cannot freely choose among competing electricity retailers, so confirm the current regulated tariff and eligibility.
Retailers, Distributors and Embedded Networks
The electricity distributor maintains the local poles and wires and responds to outages. The retailer manages the account and bills. Apartment buildings and other developments may use embedded networks, which can affect retailer choice.
Electricity Outages in Perth
Report network faults and outages through Western Power. Use the emergency contact shown on the property bill for urgent hazards. Retailers generally cannot restore a local network outage. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency and keep well away from fallen powerlines.
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Confirm the distributor, current tariff, retailer eligibility and complete estimated annual cost for the property before changing plans or accounts.
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FAQs About Energy Providers in Perth
How do I compare electricity providers in Perth?
Start with the property postcode, recent electricity bill, meter type and annual usage. Compare estimated annual cost, rates, fees, eligibility and contract conditions.
Which electricity network serves Perth?
Perth is connected to the Western Power network within the South West Interconnected System.
What is the difference between an electricity retailer and distributor?
The retailer manages the electricity plan, account and bills. The distributor owns and maintains the local poles and wires and responds to outages and electrical hazards.
What electricity price benchmark applies in Perth?
Most Perth residential and small-use customers in the South West Interconnected System are supplied under regulated tariff arrangements. Retail choice is restricted for many customers.
Can renters change electricity providers in Perth?
Renters with an individually metered connection may be able to choose their retailer, subject to local market rules. Customers in embedded networks may have fewer choices.
Will my electricity be disconnected when I switch retailers?
Switching retailers normally does not interrupt electricity supply because the local distributor continues delivering electricity through the same network.
Who should I contact during a power outage in Perth?
Report network faults and outages through Western Power. Use the emergency contact shown on the property bill for urgent hazards.
How should solar households compare electricity plans in Perth?
Compare the complete estimated annual cost, not only the feed-in tariff. Check usage rates, supply charges, export rates, limits and eligibility.
Can I choose from every electricity provider in Perth?
Retailer choice may be limited in Perth. Confirm which retailers and tariffs are available for the property before making comparisons.
Does Connect Market compare every electricity provider in Perth?
No. Connect Market compares providers and plans available through its comparison panel where supported. Other providers or regulated retail arrangements may apply.
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