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German utility provider SWK Energie, operating as the municipal power company of Krefeld, has launched a specialized electricity tariff marketed specifically toward gamers under the name meinGAMING. The utility's tariff structure pairs a higher fixed monthly fee with a reduced price per kilowatt-hour, designed to become financially advantageous at an annual consumption of roughly 2,500 kWh, matching the company's Casual Gamer calculator preset.
The provider's calculator also includes Pro Gamer and Gaming Haushalt presets defaulting to 3,500 kWh and 5,000 kWh respectively. Because electricity meters do not differentiate between connected devices, the plan is equally functional for households operating electric cars or heat pumps, suggesting the gaming title functions primarily as marketing branding.
Pricing for the tariff varies based on the customer's postcode. A sample listing for postcode 51381 featured a €23.67 monthly base fee alongside 25.01 cents per kWh, a €100 new customer bonus, and a price guarantee lasting up to 24 months, though that per-kWh rate was reportedly increased following high demand. Additionally, SWK Energie states that the plan supplies 100% renewable electricity supported by certificates of origin originating from European hydroelectric facilities.
