How controlled load tariffs work – and why they save you money

Check your latest electricity bill. If you see a separate charge that says, ‘controlled load’, you’ll already have it set up.

If you want to get in on the controlled load action, get in touch with us and we’ll help you get set up.

If you’ve got high usage appliances such as pool pumps, hot water systems or underfloor heating, a controlled load tariff might help you save money. It also can be used for general energy-suckers like washing machines, dryers and air cons.

You sure can. It’s a good idea to have all your power-hungry appliances on your controlled load tariff if you want the benefit of the off-peak rate.

You’ll have a separate meter for the controlled load appliances, or your smart meter will have a separate circuit. This is to track the electricity used for your ‘chosen ones’ and their special rate.

Controlled load is calculated based on the electricity use of specific appliances during periods of the day. This is also known as controlled load usage. If you’ve got a controlled load tariff, powering up these appliances during off-peak hours is your best bet to save money.

Yes - in fact, a controlled load tariff might help you save money on your power bill if you can charge during off-peak periods (overnight).

When you’re on a controlled load tariff, you’ll likely be using more electricity (aka drawing from the grid) during off-peak times. These periods are usually when there’s more renewable sources generating energy.