WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Hampshire
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Hampshire
January
$167February
$122March
$138April
$160May
$152June
$220July
$275highestAugust
$226September
$175October
$204November
$197December
$120lowestCarbon Emissions
252 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
784 kWh
New Hampshire's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of New Hampshire's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in New Hampshire. Coal provides 1% of the energy in New Hampshire. Wind provides 1% of the energy in New Hampshire.
54%
Nuclear
36%
Natural Gas
8%
Hydroelectric
1%
Coal
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
694 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,399
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Hampshire 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.
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| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New Hampshire. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Liberty Utilities - New Hampshire has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Domestic Service Optional Peak Load Pricing Rate | TOU | 3¢ to 17¢ |
| Limited Total Electrical Living Rate (T) | Fixed | 15¢ |
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 Standard Service | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 7¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Controlled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 17¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 27¢ to 36¢ |
Unitil Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Rate | Fixed | 16¢ |
Town of Ashland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Uncontrolled Water Heating | Fixed | 13¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 650¢ |
| Space Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
Town of Wolfeboro has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Service (Residential Schedule D.) | Fixed | 13¢ |
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 |
| Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) TDN3, TDF3 | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Multi Phase (Demand < 50 kW) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Single Phase | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Rate Time of Use | TOU | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase-Greater than 400amps | Fixed | 9¢ |
Littleton Water & Light Department has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 784 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Liberty Utilities - New Hampshire is 10.98¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 784 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 10.95¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 10.95¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is 8.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 784 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.2¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 11.2¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Unitil Energy is 10.51¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 784 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 | 10.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
New Hampshire’s deregulation journey began in 1996 with the passing of RSA 374-F, which called for the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to restructure the state’s utilities, allowing residents to choose their own electricity providers by 1998.
In the next coming years, all electricity companies in New Hampshire restructured and the entire state began offering electric choice by 2003. The intended effect of this restructuring was to use a competitive market to help drive down the cost of energy.
Only 5% of New Hampshire residents had taken advantage of switching to an alternate electricity provider by 2012, so many electricity providers have focused on marketing to larger businesses and the commercial sector. However, experts and analysts expect tens of thousands of consumers and businesses to switch to alternate providers in the coming years.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2016 and 2017, New Hampshire obtained more of its electricity generation from wind power than coal-fired power plants for the first time. In 2018, the state saw 21% of its electricity generation come from renewable resources-- mainly hydroelectric power and biomass. In April 2019, the New Hampshire House backed a plan to get the state using 60 percent renewable energy by 2040.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code at the top of this page!
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