The pre_start period should probably be a separate setting in the config.ini to let people set it to what makes sense for them.
I also think adding the reference periods as described by Blobule in the HQ forums (unfortunately there is no direct link to comments available but a search for "11h-14h" should get you to the right one) would be a great addition. I am not sure if it's best to add it as static values or config setting with a default.
I did not know about reference periods last year (I just reduced my consumption during peaks) but I started using it in my automations this year and the difference in credits is major for me (last winter 76$ total credits, this year 35$ with just the first 4 periods!) for the same reduction in usage in peak periods.
zepiaf
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2 years ago
The pre_start period should probably be a separate setting in the config.ini to let people set it to what makes sense for them.
I also think adding the reference periods as described by Blobule in the HQ forums (unfortunately there is no direct link to comments available but a search for "11h-14h" should get you to the right one) would be a great addition. I am not sure if it's best to add it as static values or config setting with a default.
I did not know about reference periods last year (I just reduced my consumption during peaks) but I started using it in my automations this year and the difference in credits is major for me (last winter 76$ total credits, this year 35$ with just the first 4 periods!) for the same reduction in usage in peak periods.