Hillsborough County, NH: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Electricity Overview

When calculating by customer count, Granite State Electric is the largest electricity provider in Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County has seen year over year increase of 6.05% in electricity production using solar power.

Almost 53.30% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, making them 4th highest county out of 10 counties in the state for total hydroelectric production.

With a population of 426,594 citizens, Hillsborough County is the most populated county in the state.

Hillsborough County produces 0.43 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Hillsborough County the 1250th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the US out of 3230 counties.

Hillsborough County is the 3rd highest producing county in New Hampshire out of 10 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,251,339 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    184,349 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    184,349 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.43 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    537,797,494 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,260.68 kg

Recent Energy News in Manchester

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Manchester Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

22.87¢ per kWh

  • 5.82% lower than last month
  • 29.18% lower than February last year
  • 2.71% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 40.35% higher than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
  • 23,828th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 504 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,771 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

27.19¢ per kWh

  • 2.81% lower than last month
  • 4.73% lower than February last year
  • 1.81% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 60.53% higher than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 24,402nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 145 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 839 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$139.13 per month

  • 17.55% lower than last month
  • 26.05% lower than February last year
  • 7.01% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 10.98% higher than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
  • 17,140th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 801 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,591 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$156.31 per month

  • 2.55% lower than last month
  • 7.9% lower than February last year
  • 2.62% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 17.94% higher than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 21,441st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 436 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,440 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

22.24¢ per kWh

  • 1.21% lower than last month
  • 34.37% lower than February last year
  • 5.33% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 63.3% higher than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,673rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,937 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

24.97¢ per kWh

  • 3.74% lower than last month
  • 3.25% lower than February last year
  • 3.4% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 76.81% higher than the US average
  • 84th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 25,151st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 214 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 120 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$259.71 per month

  • 2.51% lower than last month
  • 40.07% lower than February last year
  • 20.14% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 84.48% lower than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
  • 2,426th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 962 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,898 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$286.74 per month

  • 4.8% lower than last month
  • 19.24% lower than February last year
  • 14.35% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 82.54% lower than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since February last year
  • 2,995th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 361 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

25.42¢ per kWh

  • 9.6% higher than last month
  • 36.48% lower than February last year
  • 2.02% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • 157.95% higher than the US average
  • 91st in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,883rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 412 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,248 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

23.91¢ per kWh

  • 4.84% lower than last month
  • 6.77% lower than February last year
  • 1.81% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • 134.32% higher than the US average
  • 91st in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 24,610th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 860 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$827.11 per month

  • 43.74% lower than last month
  • 37.95% lower than February last year
  • 88.52% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 97.3% lower than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,572nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,364 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 948 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$881.89 per month

  • 4.56% lower than last month
  • 15.69% lower than February last year
  • 82.63% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • 97.41% lower than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 98 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 485th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since February last year

Manchester, NH Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Manchester home have an average residential electricity rate of 26.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.76% less than the average New Hampshire rate of 27.02 cents and 62.33% higher than the national average of 16.02 cents. Manchester residents consume 1154.03% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference. The city is ranked 4th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 76,043 megawatt hours produced.

Approximately 1,205.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 92nd worst polluter in the state out of 100 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 138,747,150.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Manchester. Manchester has one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Manchester

Manchester residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.381/kWh$0.177/kWh$234.42/mo.$88.26/mo.
24th27.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Manchester
24th$156.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Manchester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Manchester, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY15.55102.8521,1083,283,000
Direct EnergyENERGY11.8874.85231,70127,517,000
ENGIEENERGY11.6959.83,794443,500
ENH PowerENERGY14.0179.59121,15516,971,000
Energy RewardsENERGY15.8288.422,9233,626,000

Zips with electric coverage in Manchester, New Hampshire include: 03103, 03104, 03102, 03109, 03101

Nashua, NH Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Nashua home have an average residential electricity rate of 26.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.76% less than the average New Hampshire rate of 27.02 cents and 62.33% higher than the national average of 16.02 cents. Nashua residents consume 3028.12% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference. The city is ranked 10th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 22,945 megawatt hours produced.

Approximately 1,351.3 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 7th worst polluter in the state out of 100 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 123,187,154.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Landfill Gas makes up 51.55% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Nashua. Nashua has 2 electricity plants, which is the 2nd most for a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nashua

Nashua residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.381/kWh$0.177/kWh$234.42/mo.$88.26/mo.
24th27.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nashua
24th$156.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nashua Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nashua, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY15.55102.8521,1083,283,000
Direct EnergyENERGY11.8874.85231,70127,517,000
ENGIEENERGY11.6959.83,794443,500
ENH PowerENERGY14.0179.59121,15516,971,000
Energy RewardsENERGY15.8288.422,9233,626,000

Zips with electric coverage in Nashua, New Hampshire include: 03060, 03062, 03054, 03063, 03064

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Milford CDP, NH Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Milford CDP home have an average residential electricity rate of 26.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.76% less than the average New Hampshire rate of 27.02 cents and 62.33% higher than the national average of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Eversource Energy.

Approximately 1,319.34 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 22nd worst polluter in the state out of 100 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 11,131,306.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milford CDP

Milford CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.381/kWh$0.177/kWh$234.42/mo.$88.26/mo.
24th27.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milford CDP
24th$156.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Milford CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Milford CDP, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY15.55102.8521,1083,283,000
Direct EnergyENERGY11.8874.85231,70127,517,000
ENGIEENERGY11.6959.83,794443,500
ENH PowerENERGY14.0179.59121,15516,971,000
Energy RewardsENERGY15.8288.422,9233,626,000

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Electricity Production in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Power Plants in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
AmoskeagCentral Rivers Power NH, LLC (100.00%)
Manchester NH Conventional Hydroelectric 76,043
Hillsborough County NH Wind 70,351
Nashua PlantEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Nashua NH Landfill Gas 11,8286,885,007.82582.09
Mine Falls Generating StationCity of Nashua, NH (100.00%)
Nashua NH Conventional Hydroelectric 11,117
Gregg Falls
Hillsborough County NH Conventional Hydroelectric 9,421
JackmanCentral Rivers Power NH, LLC (100.00%)
Hillsborough County NH Conventional Hydroelectric 9,007
Merrimack Solar Farm, LLCMerrimack Solar Farm (100.00%)
Hillsborough County NH Solar 3,908
Hillsborough HosierySilverstreet Hydro (100.00%)
Hillsborough CDP NH Conventional Hydroelectric 2,095

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 1,260.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 2707th worst in the nation. At 1,260.68 kilograms per person and 426,594 residents in the county, the county emits 537,797,493.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 592nd highest rank in the United States Conventional Hydroelectric is the fuel of choice in Hillsborough County, with 53.30% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Wind and Landfill Gas are the second and third most used fuel sources, respectively, for electricity generation. Wind is used to make 38.16% of electricity generation and Landfill Gas makes up 6.42% of total generation in the county. Hillsborough County has 8 electricity plants, which is 346th most in the country.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
53.30%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
38.16%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
6.42%
SOLAR
Solar
2.12%

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Net Metering

Out of the 17 suppliers in Hillsborough County, 2 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of New Hampshire has some of the best state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Hillsborough County averages out to about 6.59% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Hillsborough County a rank of 10th best in New Hampshire out of 10.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

By total megawatt hours sold, Granite State Electric is the largest electricity provider in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

How many electric companies offer service in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has 17 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

How many power plants are in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?

There are 8 electricity plants in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-10