Using 8th programming language and RPI based solution to save on electric bill

[jalih]

I wrote a home automation software using 8th to save on my electric bills. Currently it optimizes water heating to be on for wanted amount of the cheapest consecutive hours of the day. It also switches water heating on when solar forecast shows there is enough solar power. Software integrates web server that can be scripted directly and safely using the 8th programming language.

I have a version that implements publisher/subscriber pattern on top of the WebSocket interface coming soon. It then allows simple realtime monitoring and control.

[John]

My home automation system is based on Alexa with multiple WIFI enabled controllers. My heating / AC has an IR based remote but no WIFI control. That feature only exists in the Asian market. I was thinking of using a RPi Zero to do the interface to Alexa.