Energy Tariffs & Retailers | LocalVolts (Dynamic), TOU & Flat | Jousto
Tariffs • Metering • Jousto EMS

Choose the right tariff.
Then measure what matters.

★ Key KPI: solar production + solar self-consumption (tracked in Jousto EMS).

Most people compare retailers and hope for the best. Jousto takes a more practical approach: choose a tariff model that suits your household (Dynamic / TOU / Flat), then install metering and set up Jousto EMS so your system can be monitored, reported and improved over time.

Solar productionIs your system producing what it should?
Self-consumptionHow much solar you use on-site
Import & exportWhat the grid is costing you
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Jousto Energy — tariff models and retailer options

What Jousto does (in plain English)

1) We help you pick the right tariff model

Some homes want predictability. Others can benefit from Dynamic pricing with a bit of smart shifting. We’ll recommend a starting point based on your household and the amount of flexibility you actually have.

  • Dynamic (LocalVolts): for people who want the option to react to price changes
  • TOU: predictable peak/off-peak structure
  • Flat: simplest option (still improved by better measurement and scheduling)

2) We install metering + connect Jousto EMS

The “savings” conversation is meaningless without measurement. We install energy metering (single phase or three phase) and set up Jousto EMS so your system is visible and managed.

  • Track solar production + self-consumption as the main success indicators
  • Ongoing monitoring and performance reporting (Lite or Advanced)
  • Escalation when something looks wrong (not “set and forget”)
Important: Jousto doesn’t promise “profits” from energy. We focus on control, measurement, sensible automation and performance over time — so your system behaves the way it should.

Compare tariff models (Dynamic / TOU / Flat)

This is how we match tariff types to real households — then set up Jousto EMS so the data is clear and the behaviour is consistent.

Dynamic (LocalVolts)

Wholesale-linked pricing can move up and down through the day. The value comes from shifting flexible loads to cheaper periods — while staying protected during spikes.

  • Best for: solar owners, EV charging, households with some flexibility
  • Jousto can connect API for accurate “flex up” earnings & costs
  • We help onboard + set up the right mode in Jousto EMS

Time-of-Use (TOU)

More predictable: peak/off-peak windows. Great if you want a stable structure while still getting automation benefits (off-peak hot water, EV charging, etc.).

  • Best for: “set and forget” households
  • Jousto EMS schedules loads to align with off-peak by default
  • Performance is still tracked: production + self-consumption

Flat rate

Simplest billing structure. Flat rate works well when your main goal is improving system performance (solar, battery, hot water) and getting visibility.

  • Best for: households that want simplicity
  • Jousto EMS still flags issues and reports on performance
  • Optimise self-consumption with scheduling and sensible load shifting

What changes when you choose a tariff mode

Same Jousto EMS foundation — different pricing logic and onboarding steps.

Mode Pricing behaviour How Jousto onboards What Jousto measures What Jousto can automate
LocalVolts (Dynamic) Market-linked pricing that varies through the day We can help switch you to LocalVolts and connect API details for accurate cost/earnings tracking Solar production + self-consumption, import/export, usage timing Shift flexible loads to cheaper periods and pause non-essential loads during spikes (you stay in control)
Time-of-Use (TOU) Peak / shoulder / off-peak windows We configure Jousto EMS for your plan windows and household priorities Solar production + self-consumption, import/export, peak usage patterns Default schedules (e.g. hot water / EV / heating) aligned to off-peak, with easy overrides
Flat rate Simple constant-ish rate Fastest setup: baseline measurement + performance monitoring Solar production + self-consumption, drift, uptime signals Scheduling for comfort and self-consumption rather than tariff chasing
Spikes, explained. Dynamic prices can occasionally surge. Jousto’s approach is not “set it and pray” — it’s measured, rule-based control that can reduce exposure during spike windows, while still capturing cheaper periods when they happen.

Jousto EMS: Lite vs Advanced

Same core promise: measurement, monitoring and accountability. Advanced adds deeper optimisation where appropriate.

EMS Lite

The practical baseline most homes should have. It gives you clear visibility and helps catch issues early.

  • Solar production + self-consumption reporting
  • Device uptime / offline alerts
  • Simple scheduling aligned to your tariff (Dynamic/TOU/Flat)

EMS Advanced

For homes and SMEs with more complexity (batteries, EV charging, multiple controllable loads). Adds deeper optimisation and more responsive behaviour — without hype.

  • More granular optimisation logic (where it’s worth it)
  • Dynamic tariff awareness + control options (where available)
  • More detailed performance analysis and recommendations

Learn the building blocks

NEM spot price

Understand 5-minute pricing and what “negative” actually means.

Energy arbitrage

Buy low, use later — the principle behind smart scheduling.

Smart home energy automation

How Jousto automations work across common household loads.

Want help choosing the right tariff mode?

Start simple: choose Dynamic (LocalVolts), TOU, or Flat — then we’ll set up metering + Jousto EMS so you can actually measure results.

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