WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Dorchester
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dorchester
January
$534highestFebruary
$469March
$376April
$259May
$198June
$190lowestJuly
$215August
$199September
$197October
$224November
$274December
$505Carbon Emissions
109 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,282 kWh
Dorchester's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, Wind, and Petroleum. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Dorchester's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 15%. Hydroelectric provides 9% of the energy in Dorchester. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Dorchester. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Dorchester. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Dorchester.
64%
Nuclear
15%
Natural Gas
9%
Hydroelectric
7%
Coal
3%
Wind
2%
Petroleum
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
$14,313
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Dorchester 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Dorchester. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single Phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Rate Time of Use | TOU | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) TDN3, TDF3 | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Multi Phase (Demand < 50 kW) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Single Phase-Greater than 400amps | Fixed | 9¢ |
The price to compare for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is 8.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,282 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 11.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 12.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 12.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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