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Cost analysis

Cost analysis shows, in plain terms, what your electricity use cost and what the same use would have cost with a fixed-price reference.

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Start with one question

This page answers one practical question: was your real usage cheaper than a comparison price during the same time range?

  • You see real cost and comparison cost side by side
  • Savings are shown in euros and percent
  • Devices appear separately if they have energy metering
  • You can export the data as CSV if you want to inspect it elsewhere
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Choose the time range first

Start by selecting a start and end time. Then decide whether you want to include all measured devices or only specific ones.

  • Select Start and End with date and time
  • If you do not choose devices, the analysis uses all metering devices by default
  • If you want to inspect one load only, filter to that device
  • If the end time is before the start time, the app asks you to correct it
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Check whether you are viewing actual data or a forecast

In most cases, start with measured data. Forecast view is mainly useful when you want to estimate an upcoming or alternative period.

  • Measured is based on real consumption and real prices
  • Predicted estimates a future or alternative period when data is available
  • If you want to understand a past bill, measured mode is usually the right choice
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Verify pricing before drawing conclusions

If VAT, monthly fees or surcharges are wrong, the savings view will also look wrong. It is worth checking pricing settings before trusting the numbers.

  • Cost analysis uses your saved pricing and VAT settings
  • Check especially the fixed comparison price, VAT and monthly fees
  • If the numbers look odd, open Pricing & VAT first

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