{"id":44502,"date":"2025-12-17T13:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T03:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/tips-and-insights\/living-smarter-with-a-home-battery-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:14:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:14:31","slug":"cheaper-than-a-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/tips-and-insights\/cheaper-than-a-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheaper than a coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":44504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-studies"],"acf":{"page_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_hero","title":"<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">Cheaper <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">han a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">offee: How Chris <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">urned <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">electricity<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">ills <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">into<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112318536 BCX0\">redit<\/span><\/span><\/h2>","blurb":"Chris transformed his home into a smart, cost-saving powerhouse with Flow Home. With solar panels, a home battery, and 2 EVs, he has bills in credit, avoids peak price spikes, and maintains comfort, without having to compromise on his lifestyle.","read_length":"4 min read","background_colour":"dark-blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"breadcrumbs","background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_article","sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Chris and his family first moved into their Geelong home, they knew they wanted to live smarter when it came to energy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an IT professional, Chris was no stranger to data, tech, and efficiency. What he didn\u2019t expect was just how far a home battery could take them, from cutting bills down to single digits, to powering not one, but two, electric vehicles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Chris\u2019 household isn\u2019t just saving money - they\u2019re in credit. His highest electricity bill with Flow Power? <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just $8.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We break down how he did it, and how your household can do the same below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246728628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246728628 BCX0\">The setup: solar, battery, and EVs working together<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW246728628 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris has built a future-ready energy system that integrates with his Flow Home electricity plan, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13.2kW solar array<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LG 16kWh home battery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zappi EV charger<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two electric vehicles<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This isn\u2019t a minimalist setup. Chris and his family run a busy household with heating, cooling, appliances, and plenty of daily demand. But with Flow Power, the whole system works seamlessly. Solar is stored during the day, and used at night when prices are high, and the battery can be topped up with power from the grid when prices are low, to improve their price efficiency for the month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEven in winter, I was paying about 14 cents per kWh. People can\u2019t believe it when I tell them my EV only costs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> $2 to charge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Less than a cup of coffee<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h4><\/h4>\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179835234 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179835234 BCX0\">Busting the myths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179835234 BCX0\"> about home electrification<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW179835234 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lot of people assume going electric means higher bills, complicated tech, or sacrificing comfort. Chris has proven the opposite:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth: Batteries aren\u2019t worth it.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris\u2019 battery allows his household to rarely draw expensive peak power from the grid. Plus, he\u2019s earning credits on his bills.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth: You need to change your lifestyle.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The family still heats, cools, and charges two EVs, without having to sacrifice on comfort or costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Myth: Managing energy is too hard.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Flow Power app makes it simple. Chris calls it \u201cgamifying\u201d his energy use, checking live prices and charging his EVs at the lowest-cost times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216873118 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216873118 BCX0\">Taking control of price spikes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW216873118 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of Chris\u2019 biggest wins is how he\u2019s learned to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manage high price events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Instead of being caught off guard, he uses his battery to ride them out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">During <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a price spike<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Chris can pause charging, rely on stored solar power, or wait until prices drop back down. With this control, those market fluctuations don\u2019t translate into higher bills. Avoiding these grid spikes also improves Chris\u2019 price efficiency for the month.<\/span>\r\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe app gives me full visibility. If I see prices spike, I just avoid drawing from the grid as the battery covers us. It\u2019s actually kind of fun to outsmart the market.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<h4><\/h4>\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233537933 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233537933 BCX0\">The results: bills in credit and stress-free living<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233537933 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since switching to Flow Power, Chris has turned what was once a major household expense into a monthly win.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highest bill: <strong>$8<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most bills: <strong>in credit<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EV charging: as low as <strong>$2 per charge<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winter average rate: <strong>~14c\/kWh<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best part is that he doesn\u2019t have to think about it every day. The battery and solar take care of the heavy lifting. The app gives him control when he wants it, but the comfort and savings happen automatically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s easier than people think. You don\u2019t have to give up your lifestyle. In fact, we\u2019re living more comfortably and paying less.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"pull_out","content":"<h3>Why it matters: a future-proof household<\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Chris, this isn\u2019t just about saving money. It\u2019s about <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainability<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, energy independence, and being ready for the future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">His home is smarter, greener, and more resilient; even during blackouts, when his wife has noticed they\u2019re the only ones on the street still with lights on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s also about showing what\u2019s possible. Chris is a real-world example of how solar and batteries can change the game for Australian households, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a smart electricity plan like Flow Home<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<div class=\"img__wrap\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44504 size-large\" title=\"Case Study Chris\" src=\"https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/case-study-chris-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Case Study Chris\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4><\/h4>\r\n<h4><\/h4>\r\n<h3>Chris\u2019 advice for others<\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris is often asked if it\u2019s \u201cworth it.\u201d His answer? A resounding <strong>yes.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf you\u2019ve got solar, adding a battery is the next logical step. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pair it with the right energy plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and you\u2019ll wonder why you didn\u2019t do it sooner.\u201d<\/span>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW90525062 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Interested in building your own smarter home setup?<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW155065920 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155065920 BCX0\">Explore Flow Power\u2019s residential energy\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW155065920 BCX0\">plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155065920 BCX0\">\u00a0today.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155065920 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n[button text='Learn more' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/flow-home\/' type='new']\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\">Chris has been a retail customer of Flow Power since <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\">April 2025<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\">He was paid for his time in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\">participating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58144275 BCX0\"> in this interview.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"}],"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""}],"summary":"See how Chris reduced his electricity bills, earned bill credit, and avoided high-price events using solar, a home battery, and Flow Power.","show_ci_banner":false,"hide_headermenu":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - 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