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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But for Terry, the true impact isn’t measured in kilowatt-hours saved; it’s measured in the minds of young people who have been empowered to create change.
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The report showed average California rates are more than 30 cents/kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is close to double the national average.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Electricity In January, the average price of electricity nationwide was approximately 18 cents per kilowatt-hour.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Thirty kilowatt-hours is about enough to power the average US home's daily usage.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The report showed average California rates are more than 30 cents/kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is close to double the national average.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Electricity In January, the average price of electricity nationwide was approximately 18 cents per kilowatt-hour.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Thirty kilowatt-hours is about enough to power the average US home's daily usage.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Kilowatt-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilowatt-hour. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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