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W<\/span><\/span><\/span>hat is l<\/span>oad\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>hifting and how it works<\/span><\/span><\/h2>","blurb":"In this helpful article, we\u2019ll explore how load shifting works, why it matters, and how it can make a big difference for both your wallet and the planet. ","read_length":"4 mins","background_colour":"dark-blue"},{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_article","sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

What is load shifting: a guide to <\/span>s<\/span>mart\u00a0<\/span>e<\/span>nergy\u00a0<\/span>h<\/span>abits for\u00a0<\/span>sustainable homes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\nAs Australia transitions to renewable energy, how and when we use electricity is becoming just as important as how much we use.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nLoad shifting,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the practice of moving energy use to times when electricity is cheaper and greener\u00a0on the wholesale market,\u00a0is a simple yet powerful way to support renewables, reduce\u00a0your\u00a0costs, and ease\u00a0demand\u00a0pressure on the grid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn this helpful article,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0explore how load shifting works, why it matters, and how it can make\u00a0a big difference\u00a0for both your wallet and the planet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

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What is\u00a0load\u00a0shifting?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\nLoad shifting\u00a0involves\u00a0timing your energy use to align with\u00a0low-cost\u00a0periods\u00a0in the wholesale electricity market. This is typically\u00a0when\u00a0renewable energy generation\u00a0is\u00a0at its peak. It also means\u00a0avoiding or reducing use during\u00a0peak\u00a0high-price\u00a0periods,\u00a0which often coincide with times\u00a0when fossil fuel generators power up to meet demand.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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  • Running your dishwasher or washing machine during the day when solar energy is abundant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Charging your electric vehicle (EV)\u00a0on your lunch break\u00a0instead of\u00a0plugging in when you return home from work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Avoiding\u00a0or reducing\u00a0energy use during peak demand periods,\u00a0generally between\u00a05-8pm, when\u00a0prices\u00a0spike and fossil fuel generators take over.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBy shifting\u00a0energy use\u00a0to\u00a0cheaper, more renewable\u00a0times\u00a0of day, you can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, lower your electricity costs\u00a0with the right retail plan (more about this below), and help integrate more renewable energy into the grid.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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        Why\u00a0load\u00a0shifting\u00a0matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n \r\n

        1. Supporting\u00a0renewables<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nRenewable energy levels in the grid vary throughout the day.\u00a0Solar\u00a0energy peaks in the middle of the day, while wind energy is more consistent but often higher at night. On average:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

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        • Solar energy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0contributes the most between\u00a0<\/span>10 am and 3 pm<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0typically\u00a0making this the greenest time to use electricity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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          • Fossil\u00a0fuel<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>generation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is\u00a0often\u00a0at its highest level\u00a0during the evening peak (5pm\u20139 pm), when renewable generation drops, and energy use spikes.\u00a0(Although promisingly, more grid-scale and household batteries are helping reduce the need for coal and gas generation at these times.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBy shifting your energy use to align with these patterns, you can\u00a0maximise\u00a0your\u00a0use of clean energy and\u00a0help\u00a0reduce the\u00a0demand\u00a0for fossil fuel-powered generators.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

            2. Reducing\u00a0costs<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nElectricity prices on the wholesale market are\u00a0\u00a0typically lower during the day when solar energy floods the grid, and higher in the evening when demand is high and electricity is generated by costly fuel sources, like coal. With an energy plan linked to the wholesale market you can take advantage of this to reduce your costs.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

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            • Charging an EV during the day can cost up to\u00a0<\/span>30% less<\/span><\/b>\u00a0than charging at night, depending on your energy plan.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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              • Running appliances like dishwashers or pool pumps during solar hours can significantly reduce your electricity bill.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

                3. Easing\u00a0grid\u00a0pressure<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nLoad shifting helps balance supply and demand, reducing strain on the grid during peak periods. This makes the grid more stable and lowers the risk of blackouts,\u00a0which\u00a0benefits\u00a0all electricity users across our shared system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                How to\u00a0start\u00a0load\u00a0shifting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\nLoad shifting\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0require major changes,\u00a0just a few tweaks to your daily habits.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0how to get started:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                • Identify\u00a0flexible\u00a0energy\u00a0use<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLook at appliances or activities that can be shifted to\u00a0different times, like laundry, dishwashing, or EV charging.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                  • Use\u00a0energy\u00a0during\u00a0solar\u00a0hours<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAim to use energy between\u00a0<\/span>10am and 3pm<\/span><\/b>, when solar energy is at its highest.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                    • Avoid\u00a0peak\u00a0demand\u00a0periods<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTry to\u00a0minimise\u00a0energy use between\u00a0<\/span>5pm and 9pm<\/span><\/b>,or\u00a0switch to a backup source of power like a battery,\u00a0when demand is high and fossil fuels are often\u00a0required\u00a0to meet the shortfall.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                      • Monitor\u00a0energy\u00a0prices<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUse\u00a0tools like the Flow Power app to track when energy is cheapest and greenest\u00a0to\u00a0maximise\u00a0benefits from your load shifting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                        How\u00a0Flow Power\u00a0makes load shifting simple<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\nAt Flow Power, we\u00a0make\u00a0it easy for customers to adopt load shifting and support renewables.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0how:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                        • Real-time\u00a0price\u00a0signals<\/span><\/b>: Our app shows you when energy is cheapest and greenest, helping you plan your energy use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                          • Variable\u00a0pricing<\/span><\/b>: Save money by using energy during low-cost periods, typically when solar\u00a0or\u00a0wind generation is high.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                            • Renewable\u00a0energy\u00a0integration<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0Support\u00a0real\u00a0renewable\u00a0projects\u00a0in your state\u00a0with your electricity plan and help us build\u00a0Australia\u2019s clean energy future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the link below to learn more about our pricing and how you can\u00a0influence your monthly costs\u00a0with\u00a0 load\u00a0shifting, thanks to Flow Power\u2019s unique Price Efficiency Adjustment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Our pricing' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/pricing\/our-pricing\/' type='new']\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"pull_out","content":"

                              The\u00a0bigger\u00a0picture<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\nLoad shifting\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about saving\u00a0money.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0about creating a smarter, greener energy system. By making\u00a0small changes\u00a0to when you use energy, you can:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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                              • Reduce emissions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                • Support renewable energy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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                                  • Help Australia transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nReady to make the switch?<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[button text='Sign up' link='https:\/\/flowpower.com.au\/residential\/sign-up\/how-to-sign-up\/' type='new']"}],"background_colour":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"spacer","large":false,"background_colour":""}],"summary":"Load shifting, the practice of moving energy use to times when electricity is cheaper and greener on the wholesale market, is a simple yet powerful way to support renewables, reduce your costs, and ease demand pressure on the grid. 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