OctoShift: Shift Your Energy Consumption and Save
OctoShift is an online tool we designed to help customers understand and manage their energy consumption during different time-of-use (TOU) periods.
By entering your address or ICP and inputting your electricity usage OctoShift allows you to see how shifting your energy use, from Peak to Off-peak or Off-peak to Night periods, can lead to savings.
Key features of OctoShift:
Interactive usage adjustments: Use intuitive sliders to simulate how shifting your energy usage during Peak, Off-Peak, and Night periods impacts your total electricity costs.
Comparative data: Benchmark your adjusted usage against the average time-of-use split for Octopus customers in your area to better understand potential savings.
With OctoShift, you can make informed decisions about when to run appliances, charge electric vehicles, or perform other energy-intensive tasks to maximise savings.
Practical tips for shifting your usage:
To get the most from TOU plans, consider these tips for shifting your usage:
Run appliances during Off-peak or Night periods: Schedule dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers to operate when electricity rates are lower.
Charge EVs overnight: Take advantage of Night rates by charging your EV between 11pm and 7am.
Pre-heat or cool your home: Adjust your heating or cooling systems to reach desired temperatures before Peak periods, reducing energy use during high-cost times.
Utilise programmable timers: Install timers on appliances and systems to automate operation during Off-Peak or Night periods.
Making these simple changes can reduce your electricity bills and contribute to a more balanced and efficient energy grid.
OctoShift empowers consumers to take control of their energy consumption by providing insights into how load shifting can result in cost savings. By understanding and adapting to TOU plans with the help of tools like OctoShift, you can optimise your electricity usage, reduce expenses, and support a more sustainable energy future.
We’re always looking for ways to improve OctoShift so if you have any feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to let us know via our feedback form.
