WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dorchester

New Hampshire

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The State of Electricity in Dorchester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$663highest

February

$593

March

$379

April

$267

May

$230

June

$208lowest

July

$226

August

$217

September

$217

October

$245

November

$375

December

$578

Carbon Emissions

293 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,327 kWh

Where does Dorchester’s electricity come from?

Dorchester's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Dorchester's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 6% of the energy in Dorchester. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Dorchester. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Dorchester.

54%

Nuclear

31%

Natural Gas

6%

Petroleum

6%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Dorchester

The state of solar in Dorchester

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Electricity Providers in Dorchester

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

Utilities in Dorchester

New 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
Time of DayTOU6¢ to 14¢
Residential - Basic Single Phase (Up to 400 Amps)Fixed11¢
Residential - Multi Phase (Demand < 50 kW)Fixed12¢
Residential - Large Single Phase (Greater than 400 Amps)Fixed10¢
Electric Vehicle Second MeterTOU6¢ to 14¢

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Electricity Plans in Dorchester

The price to compare for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is 8.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,327 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
ENH Power

Worry Free 24

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
14.19¢24 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Business Choice 24

cheapest
14.19¢24 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free 12

cheapest 12 months
14.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 12

cheapest renewable
14.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
ENH Power

Worry Free Renewable 24

cheapest renewable
14.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan
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