Question 1

How do you convert therms to kWh?

Accepted Answer

Multiply therms by 29.31. Example: 1 therm = 29.31 kWh. Useful for comparing gas vs electric costs.

Question 2

What is natural gas cost per therm?

Accepted Answer

Varies by region and time. US average: /bin/zsh.80-1.50/therm. Often cheaper than equivalent electricity.

Question 3

What's the difference between energy and power?

Accepted Answer

Energy (joules, kWh) is total work done. Power (watts) is energy per unit time. A 100W bulb for 10 hours = 1 kWh of energy.

Question 4

Why are there so many energy units?

Accepted Answer

Different fields developed their own: BTU for heating, calories for nutrition, joules for physics, kWh for electricity billing.

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