Update: I am actually searching for really simple, intuitive ways to explain it. I have a background in engineering, but am struggling to explain why we “pay for kwh”, and not kw (on our electricity bill) to someone who doesn’t. I have tried in many ways but maybe I’m not giving the right examples or making the right comparisons. I am really searchig for a way to ELI5.
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Here is how I would explain it:
A kW is a measurement of how much electricity you are using RIGHT NOW. A kWh is essentially a measurement of how much electricity you used in total. So if you use 1 kW for an hour straight, you’ll be charged for 1 kWh of electricity.
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