WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Portsmouth

New Hampshire

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The State of Electricity in Portsmouth

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

Average monthly bill

January

$579highest

February

$427

March

$354

April

$267

May

$212

June

$206lowest

July

$234

August

$213

September

$208

October

$229

November

$255

December

$457

Carbon Emissions

112 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,328 kWh

Where does Portsmouth’s electricity come from?

Portsmouth's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 71% of Portsmouth's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 14%. Hydroelectric provides 12% of the energy in Portsmouth. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Portsmouth.

71%

Nuclear

14%

Natural Gas

12%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Portsmouth

The state of solar in Portsmouth

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

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Electricity Providers in Portsmouth

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

Utilities in Portsmouth

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire

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

Eversource Energy - New Hampshire Electricity Plans in Portsmouth

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,328 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

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