kilowatt-hour
noun
kilo·watt-hour
ˈki-lə-ˌwät-ˈau̇(-ə)r 
ˈkē-lə-
: a unit of work or energy equal to that expended by one kilowatt in one hour or to 3.6 million joules
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While the average price for electricity in the U.S. is about 16.8 cents per kilowatt-hour, Arbor discovered a wide range between states.
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Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
The kicker: Li-S batteries are expected to cost less than half the price per kilowatt-hour than Li-ion.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
For comparison, residents in neighboring states Oregon, Nevada and Arizona only pay 15 cents, 13 cents and 12 cents per kilowatt-hour respectively.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
During a recent United Nations climate conference, task force members proposed a climate tax on crypto mining set at $0.045 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity consumed.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
The kicker: Li-S batteries are expected to cost less than half the price per kilowatt-hour than Li-ion.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
For comparison, residents in neighboring states Oregon, Nevada and Arizona only pay 15 cents, 13 cents and 12 cents per kilowatt-hour respectively.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
During a recent United Nations climate conference, task force members proposed a climate tax on crypto mining set at $0.045 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity consumed.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Kilowatt-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilowatt-hour. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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