Electricity rates in New Hampshire
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in New Hampshire paid an average of 26.67¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 18.38¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 21.09¢ and industry 17.68¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
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New Hampshire electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +34%.
Choosing a provider in New Hampshire
Customers of the state's regulated utilities can choose a competitive supplier or community power program.
Competitive suppliers in New Hampshire charged homes an average of 12.85¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 14.90¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in New Hampshire
8 utilities serve homes in New Hampshire. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
Click or tap a county to see the electric companies that serve it.
| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | Investor-owned | 263K | 25.95¢ | $161 | 161 |
| New Hampshire Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 70K | 26.67¢ | $163 | 874 |
| Unitil Energy Systems | Investor-owned | 24K | 24.93¢ | $150 | 98 |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | Investor-owned | 23K | 25.38¢ | $180 | 125 |
| Town of Wolfeboro | Municipal | 6,031 | 15.53¢ | $171 | — |
| Town of Littleton | Municipal | 4,064 | 19.06¢ | $264 | — |
| Town of Ashland | Municipal | 1,705 | 20.55¢ | $186 | — |
| Precinct of Woodsville | Municipal | 1,151 | 22.66¢ | $354 | — |
Retail electricity providers in New Hampshire
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| Community Power Coalition of NHCommunity choice | 169K | 11.47¢ |
| Direct Energy Services | 54K | 13.88¢ |
| First Point Power | 15K | 11.48¢ |
| Electricity NH | 13K | 16.12¢ |
| North American Power and Gas | 11K | 17.84¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | 10K | 16.40¢ |
| Think Energy | 5,068 | 12.24¢ |
| Town Square Energy | 4,040 | 16.81¢ |
| FairPoint Energy | 1,902 | 17.38¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings | 1,050 | 16.58¢ |
| XOOM Energy New Hampshire | 839 | 14.46¢ |
| Clearview Electric | 673 | 27.82¢ |
| Titan Gas | 520 | 16.46¢ |
| National Gas & Electric | 4 | 15.80¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy | 0 | — |
| NextEra Energy Services | 0 | — |
| Champion Energy Services | 0 | — |
| MP2 Energy | 0 | — |
| Calpine Energy Solutions | 0 | — |
| Direct Energy Business | 0 | — |
| ENGIE Resources | 0 | — |
| Texas Retail Energy | 0 | — |
| Freedom Energy | 0 | — |
| Devonshire Energy | 0 | — |
| BP Energy Retail | 0 | — |
| Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
New Hampshire vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.19/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.25/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 8.3¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Manchester) | 1,259 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 3 hr 51 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 21.09¢ |
| Industrial rate | 17.68¢ |
What appliances cost to run in New Hampshire
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $43.98 | $220 | +$72 |
| Central air conditioner | $153 | $767 | +$250 |
| Refrigerator | $11.11 | $133 | +$43 |
| Electric car | $99.12 | $1,189 | +$387 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $18.29 | $219 | +$71 |
| Electric water heater | $100 | $1,200 | +$391 |
| Hot tub | $66.67 | $800 | +$260 |
| TV | $3.32 | $40 | +$13 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $110 | $552 | +$180 |
| Heat pump | $273 | $1,364 | +$444 |
Electricity rates by city in New Hampshire
- Manchester
- Nashua
- Concord
- East Concord
- Derry Village
- Dover
- Rochester
- Salem
- Merrimack
- Keene
- Derry
- Portsmouth
- Bedford
- Laconia
- Lebanon
- Windham
- Claremont
- Pelham
- Somersworth
- Londonderry
- Durham
- Hampton
- Berlin
- Exeter
- Milford
- Seabrook
- Hampstead
- Hanover
- Weare
- Franklin
- Barrington
- Bow Bog
- Litchfield
- Plaistow
- Gilford
- Hollis
- Pembroke
- Hudson
- Swanzey
- Stratham Station
- Atkinson
- Kingston
- Rindge
- Sandown
- Hopkinton
- South Hooksett
- Suncook
- Newmarket
- New Ipswich
- Rye
- Chester
- Auburn
- Northfield
- Moultonborough
- New Boston
- Pinardville
- Newport
- North Hampton
- Wakefield
- Ossipee
- Brookline
- Epsom
- Barnstead
- Danville
- Haverhill
- Newton
- Lee
- Plymouth
- Littleton
- Candia
- Deerfield
- East Merrimack
- Hooksett
- Nottingham
- Boscawen
- Farmington
- Northwood
- Strafford
- Chesterfield
- Fremont
- Tilton
- Greenland
- Brentwood
- Gilmanton
- Sunapee
- Goffstown
- Peterborough
- Tilton-Northfield
- Raymond
- Wolfeboro
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?
The average residential rate in New Hampshire was 26.67¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 48% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 26.60¢, +16.7% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?
About $171 a month. The average New Hampshire home uses 640 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire ranks 43rd cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the most expensive states.
Can I choose my electricity provider in New Hampshire?
Yes. Customers of the state's regulated utilities can choose a competitive supplier or community power program. The state's official comparison site is puc.nh.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in New Hampshire?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Town of Wolfeboro has the lowest average rate at 15.53¢/kWh. The highest is New Hampshire Electric Co-op at 26.67¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in New Hampshire?
In 2025, the average New Hampshire customer was without power for 3 hr 51 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.4 outages. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 15 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.