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The whole gimmick with that supplier was that they exposed their customers more or less directly to grid pricing. You don't need to do that to charge different
by maxerickson 9mo ago
The whole gimmick with that supplier was that they exposed their customers more or less directly to grid pricing. You don't need to do that to charge different prices during different parts of the day.
- HWR_14 9mo agoThe post I was responding to said > I forsee the future lies in 'smart' electricity meters which can charge different rates at different times of day - perhaps with minute by minute live pricing. That's what I was responding to, not the day/night predetermined pricing.
- maxerickson 9mo agoThey could still have a price limit, paid for by charging a bit more when prices are lower, it doesn't have to be priced directly to the grid to have impact on usage. A max price guarantee would also give the supplier an incentive to have their planning in order.
- eichin 9mo agoMy (very-)local utility will give you an overall rate discount if you send them a screen shot of your car charging app showing it's only charging in a certain range of hours. Surprisingly, this works fine, though supposedly they've got eventual integration plans, "nah, we'll trust you for now" is a viable MVP...