Electricity Rates in New Hampshire

Of the 21 electricity suppliers in New Hampshire, 6 of them report that they offer net metering. At the state level, New Hampshire is known for great net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

There are 4 electricity companies in New Hampshire that reported energy loss, including Eversource Energy, New Hampshire Electric, and Unitil. Combined, these 4 companies average an annual energy loss of 6.71% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.45%, which earns a rank of 51st best in the country for New Hampshire in this category.

In order to foster personal solar, all a state needs to do is enact rebates for solar panel purchases and tax breaks. New Hampshire offers a credit that is $1000 or less or there is no state tax. Customers in the state enjoy rebates for solar panel purchases of over $500. This is the highest amount we've seen in the United States. The state only offers some optional tax exemptions for homeowners at their place of residence. The state offers a 100% sales tax exemption to citizens who install private solar. This is great news for everyone in the state.

Customers who are searching for electricity options that use renewable fuel types will have better luck if there are statewide initiatives that encourage green energy usage. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) encourage or require electric companies to produce a percentage of their electricity using green fuel types. The state of New Hampshire requires electricity companies to generate between 1-15% of their output from renewable fuel types.