# German utility provider introduces 'gaming electricity' plan targeting high-consumption households, like those running multiple high-end gaming PCs — plan requires 2,500 kWh per year to offset a higher base price, claims to use renewable energy

> German utility provider and energy retailer SWK Energie just launched a new marketing strategy targeting gamers.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/german-utility-provider-introduces-gaming-electricity-plan-targeting-high-consumption-households-like-those-running-multiple-high-end-gaming-pcs-plan-requires-2-500-kwh-per-year-to-offset-a-higher-base-price-claims-to-use-renewable-energy?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac26d8303cac6134b67bfbb)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #rtx #nintendo-switch
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