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Energy providers in the UK charge households for their energy usage in units known as kilowatt hours
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where you live and what tariff you are on. Standard electricity rates in the UK can range from around 9-17p
per kWh. For example some SSE Southern electric rates are currently 9.43p per kWh, Npower offers
11.62p per kWh and British Gas offer 12.62p per kWh on their fixed plans.

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