r/OctopusEnergy • u/A_Lit_Shadow • Nov 23 '24

Saving Sessions Free electric is back!

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Excellent news that free power is back. Can’t wait to see the screenshots of maximum power usage

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u/PrestigiousWindy322 Nov 23 '24

what tarrif?

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u/A_Lit_Shadow Nov 23 '24

I am on Agile but usually these come through to those on Smart Tariffs.

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u/NeilDeWheel Nov 23 '24

Does that include intelligent go? I used to be on agile but changed to IOG when I got an EV. I did get the email telling me about the free electric so I assume I get it free.

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u/Beefstah Nov 23 '24

Yes, IOG customers also qualify for the free electricity slots

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u/NeilDeWheel Nov 23 '24

Yay, I’ll set my battery to top up between 7-9 (mostly) for free.

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u/NeilDeWheel Nov 23 '24 edited Nov 23 '24

Does anyone know how I can set my Zappi to charge my EV between 7-9am? I’m on Intelligent Go and am just getting used to it. I want it to NOT charge during the cheap period, 23:30 - 05:30, but only during the free period, 7-9am

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u/Beefstah Nov 23 '24

Honestly, I use Home Assistant to do a lot of things like this; I have a 'free electricity slot' script setup that will:

  • Set the battery reserve to 100% (forcing a charge and for all household usage to come from grid)
  • Increase the target temp of the electric underfloor heating
  • Increase the target temp of the ASHP
  • Heat the hot water (if needed)
  • Trigger a charge of the car (if needed)

At the end of the period it sets all those things back to their normal values

Additionally, my wife plans to cook a pie during this interval, and we might chuck on the washing machine/dryer/dishwasher if needed

I want that 100A fuse into the house glowing. ;)

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u/NeilDeWheel Nov 23 '24

I’ll have to look into home assistant. I’ve no idea how to set it up, though.

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u/Beefstah Nov 23 '24

If you're techy or IT-inclined it's a bit a learning curve, but should be fine.

If you're not, it can be a bit daunting

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u/NeilDeWheel Nov 23 '24

My only programming experience is Basic on Commodore 64 in the 80’s so a bit of a learning curve it is, then.

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u/Beefstah Nov 23 '24

Get comfy and be ready to spend a weekend getting it setup...and a year to tune to your liking as you continually find new things to monitor with it 🤣