New Hampshire Electricity Rates 2026 — Cost per kWh & Savings

The average electricity rate in New Hampshire (NH) is $0.2287/kWh, ranking #45 among US states. The average monthly bill is $126 for 551 kWh of usage.

New Hampshire Average Rate
$0.23/kWh
Rank: #45 of 51 (including DC)
Avg Bill
$126/mo
Avg Usage
551 kWh
Peak Sun
3.8 hrs
Market
Deregulated

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Electricity Savings Tips for New Hampshire

New Hampshire has high electricity rates but a deregulated market where you can shop for competitive supply. The state offers a rebate program for solar installations through the PUC. No state sales tax on solar equipment.

Primary Utility: Eversource, Liberty

New Hampshire has a deregulated electricity market. This means you can shop for competitive electricity supply rates from third-party providers while your local utility (Eversource, Liberty) still handles delivery. Shopping for a lower supply rate can save 10-20% on your bill.

Solar Energy in New Hampshire

New Hampshire receives an average of 3.8 peak sun hours per day. While not the sunniest state, solar panels still produce meaningful energy here. At $0.23/kWh, a solar system that produces 6658 kWh/year saves approximately $1523/year. With the 30% federal tax credit, typical payback is 4-6 years.

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