How I use my smart meter and apps to keep Heat Pump running costs down

'How much does it cost to run?' is probably one of the most frequently asked questions I have about our heat pump, and it isn't a simple answer, so in this video, I talk through the nuance, how smart meters help reduce costs, why I use the Octopus Agile tariff, and how I use apps to get the best out of that tariff.
It is both very simple, and a bit... niche!
This is a video about the whole renewable energy system, and importantly, how I use the system to keep costs down.
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[@edwardpickering9006]

Loop is a really good app that gets data out of your Smart Meter regardless of your supplier, used it when we first moved into our new build (where they didn't install a smart meter display...) to work out what was going on... And bravo Tom for supercharging the low carbon discussion further!!!

[@garyrandall9023]

A great initiative so well done to you, I have watched many of your videos and we move to an ASHP in two weeks, keep recording as your discussions make a difference 👍

[@TomBray-LowCarbonLifestyle]

Thanks Gary, that’s really encouraging to hear! Would love to hear how you get on with the installation. What manufacturer are you installing?

[@garyrandall9023]

@@TomBray-LowCarbonLifestyle Viessmann vitocal I will let you know how it goes !

[@alantightwad2020]

We really appreciate your straightforward advice I get it your a user just like us. The Octopus app is slow and behind the information stream most of the time being over 24 hours out. How accurate is the app you are using?

[@Simon-kq1xu]

Tom, have you considered the Valliant connect system and Internet gateway? With the ASHP on 24/7 I can't see much point in it, and the two controllers give me information on performance - but as it is all set up, aside from playing with the heat curve, there's been no need to make any adjustments. Am I missing anything??!! ps. That's a brave offer to chat, judging from the comments and questions on FB groups, good luck!