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
$222February
$158March
$199April
$147May
$211June
$256July
$333highestAugust
$271September
$231October
$238November
$196December
$146lowestCarbon Emissions
227 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
707 kWh
Portsmouth's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 79% of Portsmouth's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 11%. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Portsmouth. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Portsmouth.
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.
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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $200 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $20 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $40 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $1.50 - $2 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $100 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $10 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $40 | Eversource (NH) | See Details |
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 Standard Service | Fixed | 23¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 17¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Controlled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 7¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 27¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 19¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 12.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 707 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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