Worry Free 12
Residential
- Rate 13.09¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 0%
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Electricity Rates in New Hampshire
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in New Hampshire is $148.05
- The average electricity rate in New Hampshire is 23.33¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in New Hampshire
The average residential electric bill in New Hampshire is $148.05 per month. New Hampshire is the 33rd most expensive state in the country for electricity.
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Electricity Companies & Statistics in New Hampshire
- Population see rank1,395,231
- Total Production see rank17,492,940 MWh / 12.54 MWh per capita
- Total Consumption see rank11,065,637 MWh / 7.93 MWh per capita
- Total Production from Renewable see rank2,821,421 MWh / 2.02 MWh per capita
- CO2 Emissions from Consumption see rank2,101,927,387 kg / 1,506.51 kg per capita
- Total Production from Non-Renewable see rank14,671,519 MWh / 10.52 MWh per capita
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Hampshire
New Hampshire residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
43rd23.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of New Hampshire
33rd$148.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for New Hampshire Residents
New Hampshire Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
New Hampshire's Electricity Prices and Usage
The New Hampshire residential electricity rate in 2025 averages 23.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 39.42% above the US average rate of 16.73 cents. New Hampshire ranks as the 43rd lowest priced state in the US based on average electric rate. The state has 19 electric companies, and with a deregulated electricity market, customers likely have many options to choose from when buying electricity. The state is the 42nd largest state in the United States, with a population of 1,395,231. The state is the 28th highest producer of electricity per capita, with an average of 12.54 megawatt hours produced per capita a year. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in New Hampshire is $148.05 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16. The state ranks 44th highest in the country in total electricity produced within its borders, with 17,492,940.45 megawatt hours produced.
New Hampshire Electricity Plans
There are 25617 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.
Most Popular New Hampshire Plans
Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 13.19¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
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Worry Free 12
Residential
- Rate 13.59¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 0%
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Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 14.39¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
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All New Hampshire Plans
Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 13.19¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
- Terms and Conditions
Worry Free 12
Residential
- Rate 13.59¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
- Terms and Conditions
Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 14.39¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
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Worry Free 12
Residential
- Rate 12.29¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
- Terms and Conditions
Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 12.39¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
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Worry Free 12
Residential
- Rate 15.99¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 0%
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Worry Free Renewable 12
Residential
- Rate 16.49¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Aug 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in New Hampshire
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Residential Electricity Providers in New Hampshire
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| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Rate State Rank | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Average Bill State Rank | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Sales State Rank | Residential Revenues ($) | Residential Revenues State Rank | State Production (MWh) | State Production Rank |
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| Eversource Energy | BUNDLED | 22.84 | 17 | 140.4 | 17 | 1,978,689.52 | 1 | 452,020,001 | 1 | 1 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 12.84 | 4 | 99.84 | 5 | 807,316.45 | 2 | 103,686,857.58 | 3 | 1 | |
| New Hampshire Electric | BUNDLED | 23.20 | 18 | 139.44 | 16 | 517,526.75 | 3 | 120,064,716 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unitil | BUNDLED | 22.08 | 15 | 137.22 | 15 | 239,872.21 | 4 | 52,953,562 | 4 | 1 | |
| ENH Power | ENERGY | 18.45 | 11 | 121.95 | 11 | 197,240.34 | 5 | 36,394,164.25 | 6 | 1 | |
| Granite State Electric | BUNDLED | 22.44 | 16 | 153.03 | 18 | 196,681.24 | 6 | 44,135,885 | 5 | 1 | |
| North American Power | ENERGY | 16.06 | 8 | 115.48 | 10 | 177,356.97 | 7 | 28,478,215.34 | 7 | 1 | |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | ENERGY | 18.61 | 12 | 91.91 | 3 | 77,572.75 | 8 | 14,434,460.84 | 8 | 1 | |
| Town Square Energy | ENERGY | 14.91 | 6 | 103.51 | 7 | 58,427.17 | 9 | 8,710,016.63 | 9 | 1 | |
| Wolfeboro Electric | BUNDLED | 13.57 | 5 | 105.35 | 8 | 58,391.27 | 10 | 7,924,788.91 | 10 | 1 | |
| Littleton Water and Electric | BUNDLED | 16.15 | 9 | 101.89 | 6 | 32,541.01 | 11 | 5,254,676.9 | 11 | 1 | |
| First Point Power | ENERGY | 10.28 | 1 | 97.74 | 4 | 25,858.62 | 12 | 2,656,977.63 | 15 | 1 | |
| Energy Rewards | ENERGY | 20.77 | 14 | 131.14 | 14 | 24,933.27 | 13 | 5,177,804.44 | 12 | 1 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 18.71 | 13 | 129.81 | 13 | 23,592.52 | 14 | 4,415,156.14 | 13 | 1 | |
| City of Ashland Electric | BUNDLED | 16.18 | 10 | 115.34 | 9 | 17,458.21 | 15 | 2,825,522.45 | 14 | 1 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 35.04 | 19 | 163.56 | 19 | 7,360.94 | 16 | 2,579,010.92 | 16 | 1 | |
| Precinct of Woodsville | BUNDLED | 14.91 | 7 | 83.36 | 2 | 7,346.7 | 17 | 1,095,640.3 | 17 | 1 | |
| CleanSky Energy | ENERGY | 11.41 | 2 | 41.46 | 1 | 2,695.45 | 18 | 307,648.51 | 18 | 1 | |
| New Hampton Village Precinct, New Hampshire Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 3 | 127.57 | 12 | 1,616.28 | 19 | 203,978.74 | 19 | 1 |
Commercial Electricity Providers in New Hampshire
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| Provider | Service Type | Commercial Rate (¢) | Commercial Rate Rank | Commercial Average Bill ($) | Commercial Average Bill State Rank | Commercial Sales (MWh) | Commercial Sales State Rank | Commercial Revenues ($) | Commercial Revenues State Rank | State Production (MWh) | State Production Rank |
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| Constellation Energy | ENERGY | 11.86 | 3 | 560.07 | 17 | 1,280,828.92 | 1 | 151,877,480 | 1 | 2 | |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | 10.99 | 2 | 996.6 | 19 | 624,641.5 | 2 | 68,632,558.71 | 3 | 2 | |
| Eversource Energy | BUNDLED | 19.53 | 16 | 226.43 | 9 | 507,339.97 | 3 | 99,064,934 | 2 | 2 | |
| NextEra Energy | ENERGY | 12.06 | 4 | 2,191.52 | 22 | 328,221.88 | 4 | 39,587,562.27 | 4 | 8,500,601.4 | 1 |
| ENGIE Resources | ENERGY | 14.31 | 8 | 2,065.54 | 21 | 266,934.23 | 5 | 38,204,167.92 | 5 | 2 | |
| First Point Power | ENERGY | 13.62 | 6 | 339.7 | 15 | 161,726.12 | 6 | 22,032,331.54 | 7 | 2 | |
| New Hampshire Electric | BUNDLED | 21.64 | 21 | 271.36 | 11 | 136,282.77 | 7 | 29,497,733 | 6 | 2 | |
| Granite State Electric | BUNDLED | 17.24 | 13 | 420.65 | 16 | 95,466.31 | 8 | 16,453,696 | 9 | 2 | |
| Unitil | BUNDLED | 22.40 | 22 | 316.72 | 14 | 83,767.64 | 9 | 18,766,971 | 8 | 2 | |
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY | 15.43 | 9 | 11,522.45 | 24 | 61,740.12 | 10 | 9,529,070.06 | 10 | 2 | |
| MP2 Energy | ENERGY | 16.34 | 10 | 846.71 | 18 | 51,780.09 | 11 | 8,460,327.73 | 11 | 2 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 16.77 | 12 | 116.44 | 4 | 33,123.86 | 12 | 5,556,182.88 | 12 | 2 | |
| Champion Energy Services | ENERGY | 13.07 | 5 | 1,046.58 | 20 | 22,458.28 | 13 | 2,935,670.87 | 14 | 2 | |
| Devonshire Energy | ENERGY | 5.97 | 1 | 59,899.93 | 25 | 21,086.22 | 14 | 1,257,898.48 | 19 | 2 | |
| Energy Rewards | ENERGY | 13.76 | 7 | 177.44 | 7 | 15,212.25 | 15 | 2,093,388.78 | 17 | 2 | |
| Littleton Water and Electric | BUNDLED | 32.43 | 25 | 315.27 | 13 | 13,497.05 | 16 | 4,377,524.19 | 13 | 2 | |
| Wolfeboro Electric | BUNDLED | 18.31 | 14 | 115.41 | 3 | 12,900.21 | 17 | 2,362,612.06 | 16 | 2 | |
| ENH Power | ENERGY | 21.54 | 20 | 106.48 | 2 | 12,593.46 | 18 | 2,712,657.2 | 15 | 2 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 19.76 | 17 | 138.12 | 5 | 6,538.02 | 19 | 1,291,654.64 | 18 | 2 | |
| City of Ashland Electric | BUNDLED | 21.01 | 18 | 219.41 | 8 | 5,027.56 | 20 | 1,056,447.8 | 20 | 2 |
Power Plants in New Hampshire
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| Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | Nuclear | 9,655,620 | |||||
Granite RidgeCalpine (100.00%) | Rockingham County | Natural Gas | 2,821,723 | 1,114,120,346.08 | 394.84 | ||
NewingtonThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Rockingham County | Natural Gas | 1,670,662 | 668,133,594.87 | 399.92 | ||
MerrimackGranite Shore Power (100.00%) | Merrimack County | Coal | 316,732 | 344,832,314.21 | 1,088.72 | ||
| Coos County | Wind | 198,760 | |||||
Groton Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Grafton County | Wind | 116,157 | ||||
Wheelabrator Concord FacilityWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Concord | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 94,108 | 170,377,501.1 | 1,810.45 | ||
NewingtonGranite Shore Power (100.00%) | Rockingham County | Natural Gas | 92,720 | 72,904,447.26 | 786.29 | ||
Antrim WindTransAlta (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | Wind | 77,194 | ||||
Lempster Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Sullivan County | Wind | 68,144 | ||||
UNH 7.9 MW PlantEmcor Energy Services (100.00%) | Durham CDP | Landfill Gas | 50,573 | 11,208,481.87 | 221.63 | ||
Jericho PowerLS Power (100.00%) | Berlin | Wind | 22,256 | ||||
Hampton FacilityFoss Manufacturing Company LLC (100.00%) | Hampton CDP | Natural Gas | 21,212.1 | 7,393,592.64 | 348.56 | ||
Dartmouth College Heating PlantDartmouth College (100.00%) | Hanover CDP | Residual Fuel Oil | 10,106.43 | 4,615,929.69 | 456.73 | ||
SchillerGranite Shore Power (100.00%) | Portsmouth | Jet Fuel | 627 | 736,066.24 | 1,173.95 |
There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in New Hampshire
| Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | Nuclear | 9,655,620 |
Quick Facts
New Hampshire has seen its CO2 pollution on account of electricity consumption rise 13.93% over the last year.
New Hampshire generates 10.52 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the state from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 25th highest state in the nation for non-renewable production per capita.
New Hampshire is the 50th worst polluting state when considering emissions per capita. The state emits 1,506.51 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
New Hampshire is ranked 28th in the country for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.02 megawatt hours per person each year.
0.23 megawatt hours of electricity per person are generated using coal. This is 40th highest in the country.
The largest provider in New Hampshire by number of customers is Eversource Energy.
New Hampshire Counties Comparison
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| County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Rate State Rank | Residential Rate National Rank | Residential Avg. Electric Bill | Residential Bill State Rank | Residential Bill National Rank |
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| Hillsborough County | 426,594 | 52 | 1 | 29.38 | 1 | 3,015 | $193.24/mo | 2 | 2,899 |
| Rockingham County | 319,424 | 54 | 6 | 29.46 | 3 | 3,017 | $192.91/mo | 1 | 2,895 |
| Merrimack County | 156,020 | 51 | 2 | 29.48 | 5 | 3,019 | $193.37/mo | 3 | 2,906 |
| Strafford County | 132,275 | 50 | 1 | 29.46 | 2 | 3,016 | $194.21/mo | 5 | 2,936 |
| Grafton County | 91,126 | 56 | 2 | 30.17 | 10 | 3,035 | $200.27/mo | 10 | 3,041 |
| Cheshire County | 77,350 | 53 | 29.46 | 4 | 3,018 | $193.45/mo | 4 | 2,907 | |
| Belknap County | 63,395 | 52 | 30.04 | 9 | 3,027 | $199.84/mo | 9 | 3,032 | |
| Carroll County | 49,961 | 51 | 29.85 | 7 | 3,022 | $198.35/mo | 8 | 3,017 | |
| Sullivan County | 43,105 | 53 | 1 | 29.87 | 8 | 3,023 | $197.19/mo | 7 | 2,991 |
| Coos County | 31,360 | 50 | 2 | 29.49 | 6 | 3,020 | $194.50/mo | 6 | 2,940 |
New Hampshire Production Fuel Makeup
NUCLEAR
55.20%
NATURAL GAS
25.76%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
8.63%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
3.91%
WIND
2.76%
OTHER
3.75%
New Hampshire emits 1,506.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per resident in the state, which makes it the 50th highest polluting state in the nation based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution for the state from electricity consumption is 2,101,927,386.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 50th highest amount in the country. Over 55.20% of electricity in the state of New Hampshire comes from production using Nuclear. Natural Gas (25.76%) is also used in the production of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (8.63%). New Hampshire has 15 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 48th highest number of plants within a single state and the 24th highest number of power plants per person in a state.
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Deregulated Cities in New Hampshire
- Antrim CDP, Hillsborough County
- Ashland CDP, Grafton County
- Belmont CDP, Belknap County
- Berlin, Coos County
- Bristol CDP, Grafton County
- Charlestown CDP, Sullivan County
- Claremont, Sullivan County
- Colebrook CDP, Coos County
- Concord, Merrimack County
- Contoocook CDP, Merrimack County
- Conway CDP, Carroll County
- Derry CDP, Rockingham County
- Dover, Strafford County
- Durham CDP, Strafford County
- East Merrimack CDP, Hillsborough County
- Enfield CDP, Grafton County
- Epping CDP, Rockingham County
- Exeter CDP, Rockingham County
- Farmington CDP, Strafford County
- Franklin, Merrimack County
- Goffstown CDP, Hillsborough County
- Gorham CDP, Coos County
- Greenville CDP, Hillsborough County
- Groveton CDP, Coos County
- Hampton Beach CDP, Rockingham County
- Hampton CDP, Rockingham County
- Hanover CDP, Grafton County
- Henniker CDP, Merrimack County
- Hillsborough CDP, Hillsborough County
- Hinsdale CDP, Cheshire County
- Hooksett CDP, Merrimack County
- Hudson CDP, Hillsborough County
- Jaffrey CDP, Cheshire County
- Keene, Cheshire County
- Laconia, Belknap County
- Lancaster CDP, Coos County
- Lebanon, Grafton County
- Littleton CDP, Grafton County
- Londonderry CDP, Rockingham County
- Manchester, Hillsborough County
- Marlborough CDP, Cheshire County
- Meredith CDP, Belknap County
- Milford CDP, Hillsborough County
- Nashua, Hillsborough County
- New London CDP, Merrimack County
- Newmarket CDP, Rockingham County
- Newport CDP, Sullivan County
- North Conway CDP, Carroll County
- Peterborough CDP, Hillsborough County
- Pinardville CDP, Hillsborough County
- Pittsfield CDP, Merrimack County
- Plymouth CDP, Grafton County
- Portsmouth, Rockingham County
- Raymond CDP, Rockingham County
- Rochester, Strafford County
- Seabrook Beach CDP, Rockingham County
- Somersworth, Strafford County
- South Hooksett CDP, Merrimack County
- Suncook CDP, Merrimack County
- Tilton Northfield CDP, Belknap County
- Troy CDP, Cheshire County
- West Swanzey CDP, Cheshire County
- Whitefield CDP, Coos County
- Wilton CDP, Hillsborough County
- Winchester CDP, Cheshire County
- Wolfeboro CDP, Carroll County
- Woodsville CDP, Grafton County
FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in New Hampshire
How many power plants are located within New Hampshire?
There are 15 active electricity plants located in New Hampshire.
Does New Hampshire have a deregulated electricity market?
New Hampshire has a deregulated electricity market, meaning citizens in the state can often choose from an abundance of electricity suppliers for their electricity needs.
Where does New Hampshire get its electricity?
The main fuel source used for electricity production in New Hampshire is Nuclear, making up 55.20% of the fuel used in the state. Additionally, Natural Gas makes up 25.76% and Conventional Hydroelectric accounts for 8.63%.
What electricity company is the largest provider in New Hampshire?
By total megawatt hours sold, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity company in New Hampshire.
What is a good electricity rate in New Hampshire?
The average electricity cost paid by residents of New Hampshire in 2025 is 23.33 cents per kilowatt hour.
What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?
In 2025, New Hampshire has an average electric bill of $148.
How many electric companies offer service in New Hampshire?
There are 19 electricity providers offering service in New Hampshire.
What is the cheapest electricity company in New Hampshire?
| Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampton Village Precinct, New Hampshire Electric Utility | 12.65 | 152 |
| 2 | Wolfeboro Electric | 13.61 | 8,166 |
| 3 | Precinct of Woodsville | 14.95 | 1,436 |
| 4 | Littleton Water and Electric | 16.19 | 5,665 |
| 5 | City of Ashland Electric | 16.23 | 2,498 |
| 6 | Unitil | 21.76 | 34,536 |
| 7 | Granite State Electric | 22.35 | 27,132 |
| 8 | Eversource Energy | 22.98 | 303,826 |
| 9 | New Hampshire Electric | 23.17 | 80,481 |
What power companies are in New Hampshire?
| State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 303,826 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Electric | 80,481 |
| 3 | Unitil | 34,536 |
| 4 | Granite State Electric | 27,132 |
| 5 | Wolfeboro Electric | 8,166 |
| 6 | Littleton Water and Electric | 5,665 |
| 7 | City of Ashland Electric | 2,498 |
| 8 | Precinct of Woodsville | 1,436 |
| 9 | New Hampton Village Precinct, New Hampshire Electric Utility | 152 |
Published: 2025-07-29