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SMART POWER NETHERLANDS
When to shift electricity use to lower both cost and carbon
Electricity is not equally cheap or clean at every hour. This project shows when using it costs less, for the wallet and for the climate.
The question
When should a Dutch household shift its electricity use to lower both cost and carbon at the same time?
The work
Hourly price and carbon data was validated and analysed, then turned into a public dashboard anyone can read. The best window came out at 12:00 to 16:00, Amsterdam time.
Public Tableau dashboard. 1,170 validated hourly observations, 28 May to 3 August 2026.
1,170Validated hourly observations
12:00–16:00Recommended window, Amsterdam time
164Hours both cheap and low-carbon