Hi everyone, I’m currently diving into the world of energy cost tracking within Home Assistant and wanted to share my experiences and thoughts. I’ve been using the energy dashboard for a while now, and while it’s incredibly useful, I’ve noticed a gap in its functionality when it comes to tracking fixed charges, especially for those of us in the UK.
Here’s my situation: I have an energy tariff that includes both a unit price for electricity and a fixed daily standing charge. The current setup in Home Assistant allows me to track the unit price, but there’s no straightforward way to account for the fixed daily charge. This omission means my energy cost tracking isn’t as accurate as I’d like it to be.
I stumbled upon a feature request that suggests allowing multiple cost fields or additional entity fields for fixed charges. This would be a game-changer for users like me who need to track both variable and fixed costs accurately. I can imagine this feature not only improving accuracy but also providing a clearer picture of overall energy expenditure.
I’ve tried a few workarounds, such as manually adjusting the costs, but it’s not ideal. I’m hoping the community might have some creative solutions or insights on how to address this gap until an official feature is released. Maybe there’s a way to integrate custom sensors or scripts to handle fixed charges more seamlessly?
In the meantime, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for an update to the energy dashboard that includes support for multiple cost fields. It would be fantastic to see this enhancement implemented, giving users more flexibility and accuracy in their energy tracking.
If anyone has any tips, tricks, or alternative approaches to tracking fixed charges, I’d love to hear them! Let’s keep the conversation going and see how we can make this happen.
Best regards,
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