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Can you pull the current electricity rates for California, Texas, and Florida? Show me the per-kWh price and estimated monthly bills so I can see which state would be cheapest to live in."},{"title":"Audit energy bill for competitiveness","prompt":"My electricity bill has been climbing lately and I'm wondering if it's just the market or if my utility is overcharging. What's the current retail rate for electricity in my state, and how does my provider's rate compare to what other customers are paying?"},{"title":"Plan solar installation ROI analysis","prompt":"I'm getting quotes for a solar panel system and need to justify the investment. Can you tell me what the current electricity rates are in my area, whether they're going up or down, and what my typical monthly bill is right now? 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