WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Durham

New Hampshire

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The State of Electricity in Durham

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

Average monthly bill

January

$157

February

$118lowest

March

$146

April

$179

May

$164

June

$247

July

$268highest

August

$247

September

$193

October

$199

November

$199

December

$118lowest

Carbon Emissions

238 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

741 kWh

Where does Durham’s electricity come from?

Durham's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Coal. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Durham's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Durham. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Durham. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Durham.

61%

Nuclear

24%

Natural Gas

10%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

2%

Coal

Solar energy in Durham

The state of solar in Durham

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

859 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,401

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Durham 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 Durham

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

Utilities in Durham

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire

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 Fixed23¢
Residential Controlled Water Heating RateFixed19¢
Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating RateFixed19¢
Residential Time-of-DayTOU27¢ to 36¢
Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2TOU20¢ to 31¢
Residential Time-of-Day ServiceTOU17¢ to 33¢
Residential Time-of-DayTOU7¢ to 16¢

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire Electricity Plans in Durham

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 8.29¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 741 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
10.59¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
10.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 12

10.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Renewable Choice 12

10.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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