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So you stayed on the variable (non-fixed) Cosy? I know you were considering the fixed Cosy variant when it came out.
Indeed, but I don't expect to import 3kW per day for the 3 month period April - June that this Ofgem pricing period runs for, so overall my bill will ...
A common (hypothetical) scenario: I have an old style CU in the house with MCBs protected with a single RCD protecting multiple rings. I have a radi...
My Email from Greg has finally arrived - I'm on the variable (not fixed) Octopus Cosy tariff where there are 3 rates - a day rate (~30p), a cheap rate...
@jamespa I take your points. WRT to G98 / DNO - maybe you are right and we just need to let people go ahead, and wait for folks to report over-volta...
I'm trying to understand how they are able to relax regulations to allow 800W plug-in solar systems? Firstly there are the electrical regulations. W...
@agentgeorge Thank you. I see you on the fixed Cosy. When / how did you hear about your new rates? I'm on the variable Cosy and have still not heard...
Yes, I know there are connectivity options, but none are part of a standard install and all come at additional cost.
I wonder how the 3.5p reduction will apply to a tariff like Cosy where there are 3 rates - a day rate (~30p), a cheap rate 51% cheaper than the day ra...
There is simply not enough solar on the grid to meet demand, even when it's very sunny, so solar alone is not enough to shift the price. Google tell...
What app? By default my Samsung has no connectivity so there is no remote (app-based) control. That said, one can add an optional wireless module ...
@chandykris thanks. I was trying to establish if Octopus are required to notify in advance of changing rates, but it appears from what I can find on O...
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