How to read your electricity usage graph

What the electricity usage graph shows

The usage graph usually displays:

• Electricity consumption over time
• Daily or monthly usage levels
• Seasonal patterns

It shows when your home uses the most energy, not just how much.

Why usage patterns matter more than price

Your usage pattern is often more important than the price per kWh.

For example:

• Homes that use more electricity during the day may benefit from solar-based tariffs
• Homes with higher evening usage may need time-of-use pricing

Choosing a tariff that does not match your pattern leads to unnecessary costs.

Seasonal changes and lifestyle factors

Electricity usage often changes through the year.

Common reasons include:

• Air conditioning in summer
• Heating or hot water in winter
• Pool pumps or irrigation systems
• More time spent at home during certain months

A single average price does not reflect these changes.

How we use your usage data

When you upload your electricity bill, we use the usage graph to:

• Understand when you use electricity
• Check whether your tariff fits your habits
• Identify savings opportunities
• Assess suitability for options like Octopus Sun Club

This allows us to make recommendations based on real data, not assumptions.