Octopus Agile negative prices explained
Sometimes Octopus Agile unit rates go below 0p/kWh. Spot negative prices on the free live board, or get email alerts (7-day free trial then 99p/mo).
Negative Agile unit rates happen when wholesale prices are very low (often high renewable generation and low demand). In those half-hours, the unit rate can credit you for using electricity — while the daily standing charge still accrues.
Watch for dips on the free live price chart (rates from the public Octopus API), or set a low threshold on email alerts — 7-day free trial, then 99p/mo. Always confirm how negative rates are treated in your Octopus agreement.
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