New Hampshire Electric Co-op electricity rates
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New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 70,173 homes in New Hampshire. Its residential customers pay an average of 26.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 48% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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New Hampshire Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $133.35 | $89.51 |
| 1,000 kWh | $266.70 | $154.84 |
| 1,500 kWh | $400.05 | $220.18 |
| 2,000 kWh | $533.40 | $285.51 |
*Time-based Pricing Pilot- BN, BNH (less than 400 Amp Service) (effective 2013-05-01, $24.17/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
New Hampshire Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time-based Pricing Pilot- BN, BNH (less than 400 Amp Service) | 2013-05-01 | $24.17 | 13.07¢ |
| Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) TDN3, TDF3time-of-use | 2013-05-01 | $53.79 | 8.5¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 21.9¢ (7am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Basic BWC, BWC2 (less than 400 Amp Service) | 2013-05-01 | $7.25 | 11.30¢ |
| Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) BC3, BC3H | 2013-05-01 | $24.17 | 13.07¢ first 600 kWh, 11.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.07¢ after |
| Basic OPB, OPB2, OPBH (less than 400 Amp Service) | 2013-05-01 | $5.44 | 9.03¢ |
| Basic BC, BC2, BCH (less than 400amp service) | 2013-05-01 | $24.17 | 13.07¢ first 600 kWh, 11.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.07¢ after |
| Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) OPB3 | 2013-05-01 | $5.44 | 9.03¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
New Hampshire Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (20.28¢ → 24.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | New Hampshire Electric Co-op | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 874 | 231 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.05 | 1.45 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 36 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 526 | 135 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across New Hampshire Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 868 | 89 | 13,683 | 2025-03-07 |
| Belknap | 632 | 97 | 6,091 | 2025-03-07 |
| Sullivan | 613 | 61 | 5,909 | 2025-12-29 |
| Grafton | 359 | 77 | 6,234 | 2025-06-19 |
| Coos | 213 | 46 | 3,849 | 2025-12-19 |
| Rockingham | 187 | 49 | 18,430 | 2025-05-18 |
| Cheshire | 185 | 63 | 10,451 | 2025-03-06 |
| Merrimack | 154 | 49 | 8,480 | 2025-03-07 |
| Strafford | 96 | 34 | 5,195 | 2025-08-16 |
New Hampshire Electric Co-op service area
New Hampshire Electric Co-op serves 9 counties in New Hampshire and 146 ZIP codes.
Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Cities: Concord, Derry Village, Derry, Laconia, Lebanon, Claremont, Durham, Hampstead, Hanover, Franklin, Barrington, Gilford, Pembroke, Sandown, Hopkinton, Suncook, Chester, Auburn, Northfield, Moultonborough, Newport, Wakefield, Ossipee, Epsom, Barnstead, Danville, Haverhill, Lee, Plymouth, Littleton, Candia, Deerfield, Nottingham, Boscawen, Farmington, Northwood, Strafford, Fremont, Tilton, Brentwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 214 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 2,075 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,509 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,129,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,764 MWh |
New Hampshire Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 25.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 21.47¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $162,091,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 668,312 MWh |
| Peak demand | 184 MW summer · 187 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.0% |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 13441 |
| Website | www.puc.nh.gov/Electric/coreengergyefficiencyprograms.htm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Hampshire Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
New Hampshire Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 26.67¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 0% below the New Hampshire average of 26.67¢ and 48% above the U.S. average.
What is the average New Hampshire Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $163 a month. The average New Hampshire Electric Co-op home uses 610 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $267.
How many customers does New Hampshire Electric Co-op have?
New Hampshire Electric Co-op serves 70,173 residential customers and 85,428 customers in total in New Hampshire, across 9 counties.
How reliable is New Hampshire Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average New Hampshire Electric Co-op customer was without power for 14 hr 34 min (SAIDI) over 4.05 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 8 hr 46 min. The New Hampshire average was 3 hr 51 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does New Hampshire Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Basic-3 Phase (less than 50 kW) TDN3, TDF3. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does New Hampshire Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
New Hampshire Electric Co-op had 2,075 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 17.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with New Hampshire Electric Co-op before making decisions.