---
title: "Energy log — April 2026"
project: "home-utilities"
tags:
  - energy
  - solar
  - utilities
date: 2026-04-07
---

# April 2026 — usage log

**Metering** — Utility portal + inverter app; readings in **kWh** unless noted.

## Week ending 2026-04-07

| Date | Grid import | Grid export | Solar production | Est. bill to date |
| ---- | ----------- | ----------- | ------------------ | ----------------- |
| 04-01 | 18.4 | 2.1 | 14.2 | — |
| 04-02 | 16.9 | 1.8 | 15.0 | — |
| 04-03 | 19.2 | 0.9 | 11.3 | — |
| 04-04 | 17.1 | 1.4 | 13.8 | — |
| 04-05 | 20.5 | 0.6 | 10.1 | — |
| 04-06 | 18.0 | 1.9 | 14.6 | — |
| 04-07 | 17.3 | 1.6 | 14.0 | **$42.10** (partial month) |

## Observations

- Higher import on **04-05** correlates with laundry + oven batch cooking.
- Export dips on cloudy days; consider shifting EV charge to **midday** on sunny weekends.

## Next actions

- [ ] Confirm utility rate tier after April 15 true-up.
- [ ] Export hourly CSV from inverter for May baseline comparison.