Smart Meters and Tariffs

[Sirius]

It looks like there will be plenty of green energy in the system tomorrow, so we're back on for another Free Electricity session.



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Love and power,

Pete Miller

Head of Customer Experience

Yeah, I noticed earlier its only 2.1p per kWh at that time anyway.

[Corey N Georgie]

We have had a smart meter 4 2 years without issue touch wood.

[Sirius]

For those on Octopus Agile you will be paid to use electricity between 10:35 and 15:23 tomorrow. Fill your boots

Originally Posted by Sirius

For those on Octopus Agile you will be paid to use electricity between 10:35 and 15:23 tomorrow. Fill your boots

Indeed, just noticed that on my app.
10:30 until 15:00 on my display, mostly at -0.42p a unit.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Paul

Indeed, just noticed that on my app.
10:30 until 15:00 on my display, mostly at -0.42p a unit.

Same again tonight and tomorrow afternoon

Yep, even better rates, almost -2p a unit.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Paul

Yep, even better rates, almost -2p a unit.

I just love windy weather

[SnoopZ]

And people still say smart meters are bad..... The main problem is when they don't work because they can't transmit I guess, but when they work it's a no brainer if you get on a smart tariff.

Originally Posted by Sirius

I just love windy weather

Good old Ernesto

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

The main problem is when they don't work because they can't transmit I guess, but when they work it's a no brainer if you get on a smart tariff.

My Gas stopped talking to me (and octopus) 5 days ago, then seemed to kick in again yesterday.
So I currently have a 4 day gap in my readings, which I assume are on the meter so will get grabbed at some point.

My decision to flip electric to Agile has certainly looked a good one so far. I was a little hesitant at first, but a week of data comparing Agile v Tracker was pretty clear, the switch took less than a day. Of course, time will tell over the long run, but the indications are it should work out ok, even over winter.

The IHD is proving to be a bit of a waste of time, it was solid for a week, but has been rebooting lots since then. The cost display on it is useless, it doesnt seem to understand agile at all. The "real-time" was useful, but not since it started rebooting - you have to manually put it back to that screen each time. I soon gave up that.

[SnoopZ]

The IHD can't do smart tariffs I believe, you may as well just get those tariffs from their app as that has everything I think you need especially when you get a Home Mini installed.

According to Octoprice I have no data for a 1.5hr time in both June and July but it didn't affect my billing as I still have every day listed with different prices for the Tariff on the Tracker.

I ordered a Mini last week, but that seems to take time.

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Paul

I ordered a Mini last week, but that seems to take time.

It's random but probably atleast 5 weeks.

Originally Posted by Paul

.. I currently have a 4 day gap in my readings, which I assume are on the meter so will get grabbed at some point.

They gave it a "nudge" today, and its now loaded the missing days.

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In the meantime ...

Hi Paul,

Thanks for switching on for our first Free Electricity session on Thursday 15th August.

You used 30p worth of Free Electricity ⚡️

LOL.

Originally Posted by Sirius

Same again tonight and tomorrow afternoon

Rinse, Repeat.
Same again tomorrow (well today now).
With odd exceptions its negative from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
[ And averaging about 2p overnight ].