Jousto for Offices: Smarter Energy, Bigger Savings

Offices run when energy is cheapest. With Jousto, you can optimise your office energy usage during low-price periods, automate essential devices, and even benefit from innovative features like peer-to-peer energy trading. Whether it’s automating lights at the end of the day or taking advantage of negative price events on weekends, Jousto makes energy savings effortless for offices.

Smarter Energy for Your Office.

Running an office means balancing comfort, efficiency, and cost. Jousto is designed to make energy management seamless for office environments, where energy prices are often at their lowest during operating hours.

By integrating smart plugs, portable power stations, and automation, Jousto ensures your office operates at peak efficiency.

Take control of energy usage by automating lights, devices, and plugged-in appliances. With Jousto, you’re not just saving money—you’re gaining the peace of mind that nothing’s been left on after hours.

Weekends present additional opportunities to benefit from negative price periods, ensuring your office is always running smarter.

Low-Cost Office Hours: Save big with cheaper energy rates during office operating hours.

Weekend Automation: Use negative price periods for storage and non-urgent loads when the office is closed.

Hassle-Free Management: Automate end-of-day device shutdowns to avoid accidental energy waste.

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Automate and Optimise with Jousto

Jousto brings automation to your office, helping you take full advantage of low-price periods while guarding against spikes.

By connecting key appliances and devices to smart plugs, UPS units, and portable power stations, you can ensure your office is always running at optimal efficiency.

Smart Plugs: Automate lights, chargers, and plugged-in devices to ensure efficient energy use.

Portable Power Stations: Charge during low-price periods and power essentials during peak times.

UPS Units: Keep computers and critical systems running during price spikes.

Jousto Hub/Home Assistant: The core system for seamless energy automation in your office.

The Benefits of LocalVolts for Commercial Customers

LocalVolts offers a unique advantage for offices: access to the wholesale electricity market and innovative peer-to-peer energy trading.

With LocalVolts, your office can hedge energy prices by purchasing electricity directly from other users at agreed-upon rates, ensuring predictability and cost control.

This flexibility, paired with Jousto’s automation capabilities, means your office can stay ahead of energy price fluctuations while leveraging renewable energy sources to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Wholesale Market Access: Buy energy at wholesale rates, lowering overall energy costs.

P2P Energy Trading: Hedge energy prices by trading directly with others on the LocalVolts network.

Commercial-Focused Solutions: Features designed specifically for office environments and small businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions .

Question 1: How can Jousto help offices save on energy?

Jousto automates energy use during low-price periods, powers devices with stored energy during spikes, and ensures nothing is left running unnecessarily after hours.

Question 2: What devices can Jousto automate in an office?

Jousto works with lights, computers, printers, air conditioners, and other plugged-in devices using smart plugs and controllers.

Question 3: What are negative price periods, and how can offices benefit?

Negative price periods occur when the grid is oversupplied with renewable energy. Offices can charge power stations or run appliances during these times at no cost—or even earn money.

Question 4: How does Jousto help with price spikes?

Jousto automations can turn off non-essential devices and rely on UPS or portable power stations during price spikes, reducing costs while maintaining operations.

Question 5: How can I tell if I have a smart meter installed?

Check your electricity bill. If you’re on a time-of-use tariff, you likely have a smart meter. Accumulation meters typically list one flat kWh rate.

Question 6: Does Jousto work with all energy retailers?

Jousto integrates best with wholesale energy retailers like LocalVolts, designed for commercial and office users.

Question 7: What is P2P energy trading?

Peer-to-peer energy trading allows you to purchase energy directly from others on the LocalVolts network, often at a fixed and predictable rate.

Question 8: Can I customise automation settings for my office?

Yes, Jousto allows you to set thresholds and schedules for automations, ensuring they align with your office’s unique needs.

Question 9: What do I need to get started with Jousto?

You’ll need a Jousto Hub or Home Assistant, smart plugs, and optionally UPS units or portable power stations for backup power.

Question 10: Is Jousto suitable for offices of all sizes?

Yes, Jousto’s flexibility and scalable solutions make it ideal for small offices to larger commercial setups.