Viewing your energy usage in the context of your electricity billing cycle can help you better understand how device usage contributes to your bill. You can also define Time of Use (TOU) rate zones to align with your utility’s pricing structure.
How to Add a Billing Cycle in the Sense Mobile App
1️⃣ Go to Settings > Electricity Info and tap "Billing Cycle Start."
2️⃣ Select the day of the month your billing cycle begins, then tap "Save."
Now, when you visit your Dashboard and check the Usage card, your energy consumption and production will reflect your billing cycle.
How to Add Time of Use (TOU) Rate Zones
1️⃣ Navigate to Settings > Electricity Info > Time of Use Rate Zones and tap "+" (Add new rate zone).
2️⃣ Fill out the form to customize your TOU settings, including:
✅ Receive alerts when entering a specific rate zone
✅ Name one or more rate zones
✅ Set the cost per kWh (cents/kWh)
✅ Adjust start & end dates for each rate zone
✅ Choose days of the week (if applicable)
✅ Set start & end times per rate zone
📌 Note: Billing cycle settings are currently only available in the mobile app.
By setting up your billing cycle and TOU rates, you’ll get a clearer view of your energy costs—helping you make smarter energy decisions! ⚡💡