WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Durham
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Durham
January
$192February
$145lowestMarch
$179April
$219May
$201June
$302July
$327highestAugust
$302September
$236October
$244November
$243December
$145lowestCarbon Emissions
238 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
741 kWh
Durham's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 79% of Durham's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 11%. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Durham. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Durham.
80%
Nuclear
11%
Natural Gas
5%
Hydroelectric
4%
Wind
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
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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $40 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $20 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $100 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $10 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $40 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1.50 - $2 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $200 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Durham. 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 Controlled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 17¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 7¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 27¢ to 36¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 12.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 741 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartEnergy | Green 12 Month Fixed Rate cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 12.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 | 12.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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