How to read energy usage data on the Customer Portal

To help you track and understand your energy usage, the Valda Energy Customer Portal provides easy to read charts and data views.

 

 

Where can I find my usage chart?

You can access your usage charts by:

  • Selecting the ‘Usage’ tab from the left hand menu (desktop), or
  • Tapping the ‘Usage’ icon at the bottom of the screen (mobile or tablet)

This section shows how much energy each of your meters has used over different time periods.

Valda Energy Usage Menu

Understanding your usage chart

Your usage is displayed as a stacked bar chart, showing a breakdown based on your tariff. For example:

  • Day rate shown in green
  • Night rate shown in blue
  • Standing charge shown in light grey

You can switch between viewing your usage in kWh or pounds using the toggle.

Important: The pounds view is an estimate and does not include additional charges such as VAT or levies. For your actual costs, always refer to your invoice.

You can also select ‘View as table’ beneath the chart to see your data in a tabular format.

Valda Energy Usage Bars

 

 

Changing how you view your usage

Depending on your meter type, different time views are available:

With a smart meter:

  • Day
  • Week
  • Month
  • Year

 

Without a smart meter:

There will be no usage displayed. To gain access to usage data, you will need to book a smart meter installation.

Valda Energy Usage TIme Frame

 

 

Viewing detailed data

Click on any bar in the chart to see a detailed breakdown of your usage for that period. This works in both kWh and pounds view.

Valda Energy Usage Chart maker

Exporting your usage data

To download your usage data:

  • Select ‘Export your data’
  • Choose your preferred timeframe and data type (for example half hourly, daily or monthly)
  • Download the file as a CSV spreadsheet, or send it to your email address
Valda Energy Export Data
Valda Energy Usage Meter Points

Viewing different meters

If you have more than one meter:

  • Use the dropdown menu at the top of the page
  • Select the meter you want to view

This will also show the meter number and whether it is gas or electricity.

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