It’s an automation template to control your heating/cooling. It has every feature you can think of to create a really smart climate control
It’s an automation template to control your heating/cooling. It has every feature you can think of to create a really smart climate control
Two cents per kWh?? Where the hell are you?
In Ontario! The new optional Ultra-Low Overnight price plan provides:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002916/ontario-launches-new-ultra-low-overnight-electricity-price-plan
I definitely take advantage. I have solar panels that generate a moderate amount of energy, heat pump, and electric (heat pump) furnace and hot water tank plus two electric cars. Home Assistant has been such a dream to maximize the low energy and self-generated energy.
I have debated adding some batteries, but the amount of energy we use, especially at -30 c, it’s cost prohibitive.
As a point of view, you don’t need (and probably shouldn’t buy) a battery that satisfies your peak usage. That would be a waste and would be over buying. Instead, a smaller battery that meets your energy needs on 80% of days is probably a better investment. However, only charging your cars at night probably saves a good part of your energy costs. If you’re interested, here is a YouTube channel that talks about energy usage with solar panels, heat pump, EV, and batteries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zDRDFSUxbI
Thanks for that channel, I have not seen it before!
Woah that is insanely cheap, that on peak rate though… I could do Hilo here in Quebec but we work remote so I need the heat during the day I think we’d come out loosing.