They want to put our daily charge up to $3.028 !!! I called this and asked them why this was so high, when i looked up another address in Christchurch, the daily charge was only $1, mine in kaiapoi seems like a scam. They put me on hold and calculated if it would be cheaper for me to go on a low user plan (i knew it wouldn't be as I have all electric heating and an EV) they said mmm nope we can't make this any cheaper for you, sorry.

We're thinking about changing to octopus energy, we'll shift as much as possible to the off peak times.

One thing I never did get around to automating though, which would be nice is our hot water cylinder, so that we can make sure it only heats on the cheaper rate. Is there a smart switch that works with home assistant that I can set up an automation for that will handle the kind of load you see on a hot water circuit?