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New Hampshire electricity rates
Homes in New Hampshire pay an average of 23.4¢ per kWh, 42% above the US average, and use 619 kWh a month. New Hampshire ranks #9 of 51 for residential electricity prices.
Residential rates by utility in New Hampshire
| Utility | ¢/kWh | ZIP codes served |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | 28.9 | 244 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | 26.6 | 141 |
| Unitil Energy Systems | 32.5 | 39 |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | 30.8 | 3 |
Average residential rates for full-service utilities, from NREL’s utility rates by ZIP code (2023). In areas with retail choice, your price depends on the plan you pick.
Is solar worth it in New Hampshire?
At 23.4¢ per kWh, every 1,000 kWh your roof makes and you use yourself is worth about $234. A system that covers the average New Hampshire home would replace about 7,428 kWh a year, roughly $1,738 of electricity at today’s prices.
Assumes a typical 1,350 kWh per kW of panels a year and $3.00/W installed, before incentives and price increases. Your roof’s direction, pitch and shade change these numbers; the estimator measures them for your address.
Plan solar for your New Hampshire home
State figures: EIA Table 5A, 2024 Average Monthly Bill - Residential (forms EIA-861, 861S, 861U).