Glossary: key terms for dynamic tariffs

Glossary for dynamic tariffs

In the world of dynamic energy, jargon can be overwhelming. This mini glossary explains the key terms.

Day-ahead

The market where prices are set per hour one day in advance. Leafy Energy bases its hourly tariffs on this market.

Imbalance

The difference between forecast and actual supply/demand. It can lead to corrections and background costs but is usually already reflected in the all-in price in the app.

Peak shaving

Flattening consumption peaks by temporarily reducing usage or discharging a battery.

Load shifting

Shifting consumption in time, for example moving washing or EV charging to cheaper hours.

All-in price

The total price per kWh including market price, markups, taxes, and VAT. This is the price you ultimately multiply your usage with.

This glossary serves as a quick reference for new customers and a cheat sheet for demos.