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Smart electricity tariffs

Your tariff is the exchange rate for every other decision on this site. Change it and the payback on solar, batteries and EV charging changes with it.

Where we stand

Tariff switching is the cheapest upgrade available and the one most households skip. We recommend settling the tariff before spending on hardware.

The questions that actually decide it

Check these before you commit

  • What are your current standing charge and unit rates?
  • Do you have a working smart meter reporting half-hourly?
  • Does the tariff require specific hardware?
  • What exit fees apply?

Next step

Get a figure for your own home

Answer a short set of questions about your property, energy use and objectives. You will get an indicative next step, an installation order and the assumptions behind both.

What should I install first?