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Rules and schedules

Start with a practical automation

Explore rules for Agile prices, solar surplus, battery levels, and schedules. Review their recorded outcomes in Automated Execution History.

OctoMonitor create-an-automation workflow screen
OctoMonitor create-an-automation workflow screen

Rules and schedules in practice

Save on Agile pricing

Enable grid charging when the Agile rate drops

Use the current Octopus Agile rate as a threshold trigger, then enable supported AC grid charging on the device you choose.

TriggerPrice falls below your chosen p/kWh threshold.

ActionEnable AC grid charging on a compatible target device.

PrerequisiteConfigure the Octopus Agile product and region, then confirm that current tariff data is available.

CheckConfirm the target supports grid charging and choose a conservative threshold. The rule is edge-triggered and does not automatically undo the action when the price rises.

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