The Energy Minister has insisted that households will be protected from rising operating costs by state-run electricity retailer Synergy.

Western Power has been told by the industry's regulator it needs to raise a billion dollars over the next five years.

Bill Johnston told 6PR Breakfast host Gareth Parker the cost of electricity makes up about 40 per cent of household bills.

The Energy Minister has insisted that households will be protected from rising operating costs by state-run electricity retailer Synergy.
Western Power has been told by the industry's regulator it needs to raise a billion dollars over the next five years.
Bill Johnston told 6PR Breakfast host Gareth Parker the cost of electricity makes up about 40 per cent of household bills.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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