Electricity rates in Chester, NH
Chester (5,236 people, Rockingham County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Co of NH pay about 25.95¢/kWh, 3% less than the New Hampshire average.
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Electric companies serving Chester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | Investor-owned utility | 25.95¢ | $161 | 263K | 161 |
| New Hampshire Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 26.67¢ | $163 | 70K | 874 |
Power outages in Rockingham County right now
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Outage history in Rockingham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 916 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 64,404 (41.8%) | 18,430 (12%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (916 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sandown 25.9¢
- Derry Village 25.9¢
- Auburn 25.9¢
- Fremont 25.9¢
- Derry 25.9¢
- Raymond 25.9¢
- Hampstead 25.9¢
- Danville 25.9¢
- Candia 25.9¢
- Londonderry 25.9¢
ZIP codes: 03036
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chester?
Most homes in Chester get power from Public Service Co of NH, where residential customers pay an average of 25.95¢/kWh including all charges. The New Hampshire average is 26.67¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chester: New Hampshire Electric Co-op (26.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chester?
About $161 a month, based on 620 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Co of NH customers) at 25.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chester, NH?
2 utilities serve Chester's ZIP codes: Public Service Co of NH, New Hampshire Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chester?
In 2025, customers in Rockingham County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 18,430 customers (12%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.