Texas electricity definition
Kilowatt-hour
Also: kWh, kilowatt hour
A unit of electrical energy used to measure household consumption.
What it means
Bills and EFL reference prices use kWh. A total kWh value describes quantity, not when the electricity was used.
Eyebiss interpretation
How the decision system uses this concept
Eyebiss never invents an hourly usage pattern from monthly kWh alone.
Claim provenance: OFFICIAL_SOURCECommonly confused with
- kilowatt
- peak demand
Related concepts
Usage levelThe amount of electricity used during a defined period, usually measured in kWh.Effective electricity rateA calculated cost per kWh for a defined bill or modeled period, using a stated numerator and usage denominator.Time-of-use planA plan whose price varies according to the time of day or day of the week when electricity is used.
Sources
- Power to Choose GlossaryPublic Utility Commission of Texas
Official consumer definitions for EFL, REP, delivery company, kWh, contract documents, and plan charges.
Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness mediumDefinitions summarize consumer concepts; controlling law and the customer's contract remain authoritative for a dispute.