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These initial days revealed a broad education on energy consumption. The paradox of needing to shift usage to "non-peak" times illuminated the intricacies of the energy grid. I learned to postpone high-energy tasks like operating washing machines or intense gaming sessions until late at night when prices fell below average.
Adapting my power-hungry RTX 590 graphics card to operate efficiently became a small but crucial aspect of my strategy. By power limiting the GPU and adjusting settings, I could navigate the fine line between performance and management of costs. At last, I was making progress—during December's crises, I managed a remarkable savings of £764, all while sacrificing daylight.