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Lester Powerhouse
  • Solar enthusiast
Thursday

Re: AGL’s Peak Energy Rewards Program - Multiple Credit handling

Hmm, thread last reply is 7 years old, but good to read an update.Just got my one and only (so far) PER credit on bill issued today.
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Lester Powerhouse
  • Solar enthusiast
Tuesday

Re: Confusion over electricity usage AGL vs my solar app

Odd how it is only on those 2 days, the 1st and 4th of October.Do you have an electric HWS ?If so, it's likely this is on CL (controlled load) still, and that is metered separately, solar and battery will not have an effect on that.It is odd that you'd expect that to come on every day though, not just the 2 days out of 5 shown.When you click on the days in that graph, does it break down the time of day for usage, and if so is that in solar soak and / or old off peak times ?If it could be the HWS ...
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Lester Powerhouse
  • Solar enthusiast
Monday

Re: Real-time data for consumers

Thanks Mick, that search found the page . . . https://www.aemc.gov.au/news-centre/media-releases/aemcs-final-rule-gives-consumers-smarter-data-options 2nd and 3rd paragraphs say it all, will come with time. "In a final rule from the AEMC, all new smart meters installed from 30 November 2028 will have the capability to wirelessly communicate real-time data.As part of the changes, customers with these meters will have the right to access their real-time data, free of charge. Over time, as all met ...
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Lester Powerhouse
  • Solar enthusiast
Monday

Re: Real-time data for consumers

You have always had that ability with various aftermarket power meters, the ones that use CT clamps around the power cables in the meter.This has been available and work with even old analogue meters.Technically, a sparky should hook that up, so that is done correctly, and due to the rear board access with live wire risk. I'm not sure live info could be accessed still, pretty sure retailers still don't get the data from the DNSP until next day, which is why consumer access is usually late next d ...
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