WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portsmouth
January
$585highestFebruary
$431March
$357April
$270May
$214June
$208lowestJuly
$236August
$215September
$210October
$231November
$257December
$461Carbon Emissions
112 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,328 kWh
Portsmouth's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, Coal, and Petroleum. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Portsmouth's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Portsmouth. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Portsmouth. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Portsmouth. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Portsmouth.
62%
Nuclear
22%
Natural Gas
10%
Hydroelectric
3%
Wind
2%
Coal
1%
Petroleum
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Portsmouth. 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 Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 9¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 5¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
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.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 cheapest | 11.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 12 cheapest renewable | 11.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Renewable Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 11.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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