It’s About Energy: Know When Your Electricity Is Cheap

The Dynamic Contract Dilemma

You switched to a dynamic electricity contract. Good move – they promised savings. But here’s the thing: when you use electricity now matters as much as how much you use.

Electricity at 3 AM might cost €0.08/kWh. At 6 PM? €0.35/kWh. Same appliance, same usage, 4x the price.

But do you know what electricity costs right now? Do you know when to run your dishwasher? Charge your EV? Heat your water?

You’re flying blind. And it’s costing you.

The €300+ Problem

Belgian households with dynamic contracts who don’t optimize their usage leave an average of €300-500 per year on the table.

Why?

  • Running appliances during peak hours (6-9 AM, 5-9 PM)
  • Not knowing when prices drop
  • Missing negative price windows (yes, they sometimes pay YOU to use electricity)
  • Guessing instead of knowing

The whole point of a dynamic contract is to save money by shifting usage to cheap hours. If you’re not doing that, you’re paying dynamic complexity for fixed-contract results.

How We Glued It Together

It’s About Energy shows you exactly what electricity costs – right now, today, and tomorrow – so you can make smart decisions about when to consume.

Real-Time BELPEX Prices: Live quarter-hourly Belgian electricity spot prices. See what you’re paying this very minute.

Your True Cost Calculator: The spot price is just part of your bill. We add network costs (Fluvius tariffs), levies, contributions, and VAT to show your actual cost per kWh. Because €0.10/MWh exchange price doesn’t mean €0.10 on your bill.

Price Alerts: Set thresholds. Get notified when prices drop below your target. Never miss a cheap window again.

Smart Planning: Visual timeline of today’s and tomorrow’s prices. Instantly see the best hours to run heavy appliances.

The Good Stuff

Real-Time Price Dashboard

  • Live BELPEX spot prices (updated every 15 minutes)
  • Current price with trend indicator (rising/falling)
  • Today’s price range (min/avg/max)
  • 30-day price analysis
  • Price position in historical context

Your Actual Cost

Enter your contract details once, and we calculate your true cost per kWh including:

  • Energy price + supplier markup
  • Network tariffs (region-specific: Fluvius Antwerpen, Fluvius West, etc.)
  • Levies and contributions
  • VAT (21%)

Because knowing the exchange price is useless if you don’t know what it means for YOUR bill.

Price Charts That Help

  • Bar and line chart options
  • Hour-by-hour visualization
  • Color coding: green (cheap), yellow (average), red (expensive)
  • Past, present, and future prices
  • Tomorrow’s prices (available after 2 PM)

Smart Alerts

  • Set your threshold (e.g., “alert me below €0.15/kWh”)
  • Push notifications, email, or SMS
  • Negative price alerts (get paid to consume!)
  • Peak price warnings

Consumption Planning

  • Best hours to run dishwasher
  • Optimal EV charging windows
  • Heat pump optimization
  • Battery charging schedules
  • Weekly consumption calendar

30-Day Analysis

  • Position in 30-day price range
  • Comparison to 30-day average
  • Trend analysis
  • Savings opportunities identified

Who This Unsticks

Households with Dynamic Contracts

You made the smart choice to go dynamic. Now make it pay off. It’s About Energy helps you:

  • Know exactly when to use power
  • Avoid expensive peak hours
  • Catch cheap and negative price windows
  • Actually save the money you were promised

EV Owners

Charging your EV is the biggest single electricity use in most homes. Get it right:

  • Charge when electricity is cheapest
  • Schedule charging for overnight lows
  • Save €200-400/year on charging costs alone
  • Never pay peak prices for charging again

Home Battery Owners

Your battery only saves money if you charge it smart:

  • Charge during price troughs
  • Discharge during peaks
  • Maximize arbitrage opportunities
  • Track your actual savings

Solar Panel Owners

Understanding prices helps you maximize self-consumption:

  • Know when grid prices are high (keep solar for yourself)
  • Know when prices are low (export less valuable)
  • Optimize battery usage around solar production
  • Plan high-consumption activities for solar hours

The Numbers That Matter

  • Real-time data – prices updated every 15 minutes
  • 18% average savings reported by active users
  • 500+ Belgian users tracking prices daily
  • Free basic access – no credit card required
  • Your network area – specific tariffs for your region

How It Works (The Real Story)

Step 1: Check the Price

Open the app. See what electricity costs right now. Takes 2 seconds.

Step 2: Set Up Your Profile (Optional)

Enter your supplier, contract type, and network area. Now you see your true cost per kWh, not just the exchange price.

Step 3: Set Alerts

Define your price thresholds. Get notified automatically when prices hit your targets.

Step 4: Plan Your Usage

Check tomorrow’s prices (available after 2 PM). Schedule your heavy appliances for the cheap hours.

Step 5: Save Money

That’s it. Use electricity when it’s cheap. Avoid it when it’s expensive. Watch your bills shrink.

Real Talk: Why Does This Matter?

Belgium has some of the highest electricity prices in Europe. With a dynamic contract, you have a tool to fight back – but only if you know the prices.

We built It’s About Energy because:

  • Checking BELPEX directly is confusing (and it’s just the exchange price)
  • Calculating your real cost requires knowing network tariffs, levies, VAT
  • Nobody was showing Belgians their actual electricity cost per moment
  • Price alerts didn’t exist for Belgian consumers

It’s About Energy fills that gap. Simple, local, useful.

Security & Privacy

  • No personal data required: Use the basic features without signing up
  • GDPR compliant: Built in Belgium for Belgians
  • No selling data: We don’t monetize your information
  • Minimal collection: Only what’s needed to show you prices
  • Transparent operation: You know exactly what we do

Pricing That Makes Sense

Free

  • €0/month
  • Live BELPEX prices
  • Today’s price chart
  • Basic price history
  • Web access

Plus

  • €2.99/month (or €29.99/year)
  • Everything in Free
  • True cost calculator (your network area)
  • Price alerts (push, email, SMS)
  • Tomorrow’s prices notification
  • 30-day analysis
  • Mobile app

Family

  • €4.99/month (or €49.99/year)
  • Everything in Plus
  • Multiple network areas
  • Shared household access
  • EV charging optimizer
  • Export data
  • Priority support

What Our Users Say

“Finally I understand when electricity is cheap. My washing machine now runs at the right time.” — Thomas V., Ghent, -18% on electricity bills

“Perfect for my home battery. I charge when prices are low.” — Marie D., Antwerp, -24% savings

“Simple and clear. No technical knowledge required.” — Jan P., Brussels, -12% savings

Get Unstuck

Still guessing when to run your appliances? Still paying peak prices without knowing? Still wondering if your dynamic contract was worth it?

It’s about time you took control of your energy costs.

Visit itsaboutenergy.be and start tracking prices for free. No credit card. No complex setup. Just clarity on what your electricity actually costs, right now.

Every kWh counts. Make them all count at the right price.

It’s About Energy is built by glue.blue – we stick solutions to problems. This time we stuck transparency to Belgian energy pricing.

Ready to save on your electricity? → Start Free → Calculate Your Real Price → Contact Us

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