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fhratul Sparky
11-08-2021

Re: Json API to pull usage data

I have managed to get daily cost in my Home Assistant dashboard using a calculation sensor. My consumption data is coming from the Fronius Smart Meter which I had installed as part of my solar system. There are various inverter integrations so if any of you have solar with consumption monitoring you can get it going relatively easily. Also with the new Energy dashboard, HA makes it much easier and has hardwares to support it. I suggest you all look for alternatives instead of waiting for AGL to ...
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fhratul Sparky
30-06-2020

Re: Json API to pull usage data

+1 for a JSON API. My current process is:- Use a cron to submit request for usage data every Saturday for the last week.- A script checks for email and extracts the attachment, puts it in Google Drive- A second script pulls from Google Drive and formats the CSV in a more digestible format.- A third script reads it and displays it in my Home Automation dashboard.It doesnt work in real time and its getting annoying and can be the only reason I switch to a different provider. I have been in touch w ...
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