If you are on the Octopus Agile tariff, the overnight charge periods are selected to align with the lowest rate periods provided by Octopus the previous afternoon at 4pm.
Since the cut-off point is 4pm, if you set the Octopus Agile tariff after this time, the selection of the cheapest price period may not take effect until the following evening.
If you have chosen to allow charging from the grid, libbi will charge overnight based on the tariff information provided. For further information, see "How do I choose to charge from grid? " Additionally, for details on inputting tariffs, refer to " How do I set my energy tariff in the myenergi app?"
For example, if you input your Octopus Agile tariff into the app on Monday 1st at 5pm, libbi may not select the cheapest overnight pricing periods until the evening of Wednesday 3rd.
Configuration Steps:
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Log In:
- Access myaccount and log in using your credentials.
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Navigate to Schedules:
- Once logged in, go to the 'Schedules' section.
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Enable Charge from Grid:
- In the 'Schedules' section, enable the option to charge from the grid. This allows your device to utilise grid energy during the cheapest periods.
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Enable Budget Charge:
- Activate the 'Budget Charge' feature. This helps manage your energy costs by optimising the charging schedule based on your budget.
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Set a Limit:
- Set a limit for your energy usage or budget. This ensures that your device operates within the parameters you have specified, providing better control over your energy expenses.
By following these steps, you can optimise your energy usage and take full advantage of the Octopus Agile tariff's variable rates.