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
$777highestFebruary
$655March
$423April
$279May
$251June
$239lowestJuly
$271August
$254September
$249October
$270November
$383December
$669Carbon Emissions
317 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,436 kWh
Portsmouth's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Portsmouth's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 25%. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Portsmouth. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Portsmouth.
65%
Nuclear
25%
Natural Gas
7%
Hydroelectric
3%
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.
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 | 7¢ |
| Residential Uncontrolled Water Heating Rate | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate 2 | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - New Hampshire is 10.40¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,436 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENH Power | Worry Free 24 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 12.59¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 24 cheapest | 12.59¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free 12 cheapest 12 months | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Worry Free Renewable 24 cheapest renewable | 12.79¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| ENH Power | Business Choice 12 | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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