WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Benton

New Hampshire

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The State of Electricity in Benton

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Benton

Average monthly bill

January

$561highest

February

$506

March

$409

April

$262

May

$204

June

$190lowest

July

$205

August

$197

September

$197

October

$231

November

$273

December

$520

Carbon Emissions

112 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,323 kWh

Where does Benton’s electricity come from?

Benton's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, Wind, and Petroleum. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Benton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 15%. Hydroelectric provides 9% of the energy in Benton. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Benton. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Benton. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Benton.

64%

Nuclear

15%

Natural Gas

9%

Hydroelectric

7%

Coal

3%

Wind

2%

Petroleum

Solar energy in Benton

The state of solar in Benton

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,412

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Net metering policies in Benton can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Benton

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Benton. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Benton

Eversource Energy - New HampshireNew Hampshire Electric Cooperative

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire Rates

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Standard Service Fixed12¢
Residential Time-of-Day ServiceTOU5¢ to 23¢
Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating RateFixed19¢
Residential Controlled Water Heating RateFixed19¢
Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2TOU9¢ to 22¢

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Rates

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Single Phase-Greater than 400ampsFixed
Residential Single PhaseFixed
Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) TDN3, TDF3TOU8¢ to 22¢
Residential Electric Vehicle Rate Time of UseTOU4¢ to 6¢
Residential Multi Phase (Demand < 50 kW)Fixed10¢

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire Electricity Plans in Benton

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,323 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
12.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 12

cheapest
12.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
12.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Renewable Choice 12

cheapest renewable
12.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Electricity Plans in Benton

The price to compare for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is 8.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,323 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 12

cheapest
11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
12.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Renewable Choice 12

cheapest renewable
12.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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