WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Columbia

New Hampshire

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The State of Electricity in Columbia

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

Average monthly bill

January

$510highest

February

$162

March

$126lowest

April

$167

May

$202

June

$204

July

$212

August

$212

September

$201

October

$207

November

$141

December

$150

Carbon Emissions

293 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

850 kWh

Where does Columbia’s electricity come from?

Columbia's energy comes from Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Coal, and Natural Gas. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 71% of Columbia's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 15%. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Columbia. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Columbia. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Columbia.

72%

Nuclear

15%

Hydroelectric

8%

Wind

3%

Coal

2%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Columbia

The state of solar in Columbia

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

$17,882

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Columbia 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 Columbia

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

Utilities in Columbia

Eversource Energy - New HampshireNew Hampshire Electric Cooperative

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

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

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire Electricity Plans in Columbia

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 850 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
11.69¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 12

cheapest
11.69¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
11.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Renewable Choice 12

cheapest renewable
11.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Electricity Plans in Columbia

The price to compare for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is 8.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 850 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
11.64¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 12

cheapest
11.64¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Renewable Choice 12

cheapest renewable
11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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