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===Energy charge rate (partial cost calculation)===
===Energy charge rate (partial cost calculation)===
Previously, energy was charged only based on a flat rate per unit of consumption, which was the volume of gas being passed to the consumer. The energy unit cost could be annually adjusted and was decided by the national government. None of the developed countries still use this system to determine energy cost.


For all intents and purposes, the current billing system uses a flat rate energy consumption with certain adjustments. In Britain, Europe and Japan, but also in many other developed countries around the world, the metered gas, as measured in cubic centimeters, is adjusted for pressure and temperature and given an equivalent value adjusted based on thermal (burning) energy release, known as calorific value. A typical billing ends up as below.
For all intents and purposes, the current billing system uses a flat rate energy consumption with certain adjustments. In Britain, Europe and Japan, but also in many other developed countries around the world, the metered gas, as measured in cubic centimeters, is adjusted for pressure and temperature and given an equivalent value adjusted based on thermal (burning) energy release, known as calorific value. A typical billing ends up as below.