After reading through various posts, I stumbled upon a common frustration many users share regarding the energy dashboard not displaying costs based on time-of-use tariffs. While I don’t have the luxury of an out-of-the-box solution, I wanted to share how I managed to create a workaround that’s been working wonders for me. 
I started by integrating a third-party sensor from my energy provider, which tracks the cost dynamically. Pairing this with a custom script, I was able to mirror the functionality I was hoping the dashboard would offer. It’s been a game-changer for optimizing my energy usage and costs!
The journey wasn’t without its bumps. I had to experiment with different scripts and even reached out to a programmer friend for some tweaks. But seeing the dashboard now reflect both kWh usage and real-time costs made every bit of effort worthwhile. 
If anyone is looking to embark on a similar project, I’d highly recommend starting small—maybe just tracking one appliance at a time. It’s a great way to build confidence and understanding before scaling up. And don’t hesitate to reach out to the community for tips or troubleshoot—this group is gold! 
Happy automating, everyone! Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with our smart homes. 