Energy Page
Julian Ares
Last Update před 17 dny
The Energy page provides a visual breakdown of site energy use, demand peaks, and estimated costs. With interactive monthly and weekly load curves, it helps you analyze charging patterns, review how Smart Charging rules are performing, and track their impact and savings over time.
How it Works
The Energy page displays data in 15-minute intervals. This is the standard format for utility programs, grant applications, and state reporting. By aligning with how utilities operate, we’re simplifying compliance and saving you time when it matters most.
Begin by navigating to the 'Energy' page in the menu bar.
If you have multiple sites on your InControl account you will either be prompted to select a site to view, or if you already have a site selected the Energy page will display information based on the site selected.
Note: Only one Site can be selected at a time.
Time Period Selection
By default, the time period is set to the previous month. You can select any past month, but the current month is not available. This is because charging data is reported after the month ends to ensure accuracy based on complete historical data.
At the top of the Energy page you will be presented with top line performance indicators related to your site's energy usage.
You may notice that the metrics displayed here are similar to those that are found on your Dashboard and Site Details page. In case you are new to these metrics here are definitions:
- Estimated Demand Charge: This is an estimate of the cost of your demand charges based on information entered in your Utility Rate.
- Estimated Energy Cost: This is an estimate of your energy costs based on information entered in your Utility Rate.
- Estimated Total: This is an estimate of your energy costs and demand charges based on the information entered in your Utility Rate.
- Total Energy: The total number of Kilowatt-hours (kWh) dispensed represents the amount of electrical energy transferred from the chargers to the vehicles during the charging process. This metric measures the overall energy consumption by vehicles connected to the charging infrastructure, providing insights into the total energy usage and demand.
Learn how to attach utility rates here: Utility Rates Feature
Disclaimer: Estimated amount is approximate and for informational purposes only. InCharge makes no representation or warranty with respect to decisions based on these estimates.
If you see these metrics displaying $0.00 or prompting you to connect your utility rates this is because your site does not have any associated utility rates and these estimates can not be calculated.
Visit our Utility Rates documentation to learn how to link or input your associated utility rates to get estimated costs associated with your charging.
Next, just below the Energy Statistics section, you'll find the Monthly and Weekly EV Charging Load Curves.
Monthly EV Charging Load Curve
Understanding the Graph
The graph displays two axes to help visualize energy usage over time:
- X-Axis (Time): Shows time in 15-minute intervals (e.g., 9:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 9:30 AM), covering a full 24-hour period from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
- Y-Axis (Demand Load): Represents the demand load measured in kilowatts (kW).
This layout helps you easily track how demand load changes throughout the day.
The Monthly Load Curve chart helps you visualize and understand charging behavior over the course of a month. It displays four key data series based on 15-minute reporting intervals collected from chargers connected to the InControl
| Maximum, kW | The highest recorded demand for each 15-minute interval throughout the month — think of it as the “high score” for each time slot. |
| Lowest, kW | The lowest recorded value for each 15-minute interval — a “low score” composite across all days. |
| Peak Day | The single day in the month with the highest total energy dispensed (in kW). This line highlights your busiest day. |
| Average | (Maximum + Lowest) ÷ 2, shown for each interval to help gauge overall charging trends. |
Use the legend to show or hide lines on the chart.
- You can toggle each data series on or off.
- At least one line must stay visible—if only one is left, its checkbox will be disabled.
When you hover over the chart, a tooltip will display:
- Time Period at the top (based on where your cursor is on the graph)
- Visible Data Series currently selected in the legend
- kW Values for each series
Date Selection Rules
Default: Last full calendar month
Selection Options:
- Calendar Month – Choose a full past month
- Custom Range – Set a start and end date
- Range must be ≤ 31 days
- Today’s date is not selectable
Weekly EV Charging Load Curve
- You can view up to seven lines, each representing a day of the week.
- If you select one full week, the chart shows the actual kW load for each 15-minute interval on each selected day.
- If you select multiple weeks, the chart displays the average load for each day of the week over that time period.
How Averages Are Calculated
- The system automatically removes 0 kW values caused by missing or inactive data (e.g., chargers offline).
- Averages are calculated only using valid data points to give you a more accurate view of charging patterns.
Selecting a Time Range
By default, the chart displays data for the previous full calendar month.
You have two options for selecting a date range:
- Full Calendar Month – Choose a complete month from the dropdown.
- Custom Range – Pick any start and end date that fits your needs.
Filtering & Export
1. Choose a monthly or custom date range (just keep in mind that custom ranges are limited to 31 days).
2. Select the fields or days you want to include in your export by checking or unchecking the boxes.
3. Click Export and choose your preferred file type.
All information currently displayed in the charts will be included in the export. Make sure you’ve selected every field or day you want captured before exporting.
