WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portsmouth
January
$426highestFebruary
$111lowestMarch
$182April
$171May
$195June
$189July
$225August
$196September
$190October
$198November
$185December
$124Carbon Emissions
280 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
815 kWh
Portsmouth's energy comes from Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Coal, and Natural Gas. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 71% of Portsmouth's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 15%. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Portsmouth. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Portsmouth. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Portsmouth.
72%
Nuclear
15%
Hydroelectric
8%
Wind
3%
Coal
2%
Natural Gas
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
526 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,336
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - New Hampshire has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Controlled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 5¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 9¢ to 22¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 815 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 11.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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