Strafford County, New Hampshire Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Strafford County, New Hampshire Electricity Overview
Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 2.00% during the course of the past 12 months in Strafford County.
Strafford County's 33.69% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electric generation in the past 12 months is an unfortunate circumstance.
Strafford County generates 10.65% of their needed electricity and must bring in the remaining 89.35% from neighboring counties.
The largest provider in Strafford County by total customers is Eversource Energy.
Strafford County is 5th in New Hampshire rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 93,635.72 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.
Roughly 12.10% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 5th highest county out of 10 counties in New Hampshire for total hydroelectric generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,006,236 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.61 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
107,179 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
93,636 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
13,543 MWh
Production per Capita
0.81 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
213,569,804 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,614.59 kg
Dover, NH Electricity Overview
Dover averages a residential electricity price of 26.11 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 5.61% below the state's average price of 27.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 18th out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 14,889.64 megawatt hours, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city.
The 247,985.44 megawatt hours consumed in Dover must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,359.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 23rd highest polluting city out of 100 cities in New Hampshire based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 44,310,579.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 6th largest amount in New Hampshire.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dover
Dover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dover, New Hampshire
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 15.55 | 102.85 | 21,108 | 3,283,000 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.88 | 74.85 | 231,701 | 27,517,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 11.69 | 59.8 | 3,794 | 443,500 | |
| ENH Power | ENERGY | 14.01 | 79.59 | 121,155 | 16,971,000 | |
| Energy Rewards | ENERGY | 15.82 | 88.4 | 22,923 | 3,626,000 |
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Rochester, NH Electricity Overview
Rochester averages a residential electricity price of 26.11 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 5.61% below the state's average price of 27.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 22nd out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. They have had a 12.34% rise in the usage of renewable fuel sources, such as solar or wind energy, in place of fossil fuel types, such as coal or oil. Eversource Energy has an estimated 2,965 residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.
Rochester has the 7th highest number of power producing plants of any city in New Hampshire, with one total power plant. Approximately 2,400.14 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 3rd highest polluter in New Hampshire out of 100 cities. Total emissions in the city are 77,565,472.4 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of pollution for a city in New Hampshire. For the purpose of electricity generation, Rochester's primary fuel is Landfill Gas, making up 100.00%, or 43,339 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester
Rochester residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, New Hampshire
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 15.55 | 102.85 | 21,108 | 3,283,000 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.88 | 74.85 | 231,701 | 27,517,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 11.69 | 59.8 | 3,794 | 443,500 | |
| ENH Power | ENERGY | 14.01 | 79.59 | 121,155 | 16,971,000 | |
| Energy Rewards | ENERGY | 15.82 | 88.4 | 22,923 | 3,626,000 |
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Somersworth, NH Electricity Overview
Somersworth averages a residential electricity price of 26.11 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 5.61% below the state's average price of 27.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 72nd out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. There has been a 12.81% drop in the use of renewable energy (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Somersworth within the previous year. The city generates about 0.13 megawatt hours per resident a year from power generating plants in its city limits, which makes it the 18th highest generator in the state out of 100 cities.
Somersworth has the 7th highest number of power producing plants of any city in New Hampshire, with one total power plant. Approximately 1,335.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 90th highest polluter in New Hampshire out of 100 cities. Total emissions in the city are 15,973,995.28 kilograms, which is the 16th worst total amount of pollution for a city in New Hampshire. For the purpose of electricity generation, Somersworth's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 1,613 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Somersworth
Somersworth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Somersworth, New Hampshire
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 15.55 | 102.85 | 21,108 | 3,283,000 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.88 | 74.85 | 231,701 | 27,517,000 | |
| ENGIE | ENERGY | 11.69 | 59.8 | 3,794 | 443,500 | |
| ENH Power | ENERGY | 14.01 | 79.59 | 121,155 | 16,971,000 | |
| Energy Rewards | ENERGY | 15.82 | 88.4 | 22,923 | 3,626,000 |
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Electricity Production in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Power Plants in Strafford County, New Hampshire
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNH 7.9 MW PlantEmcor Energy Services (100.00%) | Durham CDP | NH | Landfill Gas | 50,870 | 11,542,298.53 | 226.9 | ||
Turnkey Landfill Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Rochester | NH | Landfill Gas | 43,339 | 41,382,111.8 | 954.85 | ||
Milton HydroSFR Hydro Cor (100.00%) | Milton CDP | NH | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,561 | ||||
RollinsfordGreen Mountain Power (100.00%) | Strafford County | NH | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,796 | ||||
Somersworth Lower Great DamGreen Mountain Power (100.00%) | Somersworth | NH | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,613 |
Strafford County, New Hampshire Details
In Strafford County, Landfill Gas is 75.26% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Natural Gas and Conventional Hydroelectric make up the next highest amounts at 12.10% and 12.10%, respectively. Approximately 1,614.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 5th highest polluter in New Hampshire out of 10 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 213,569,803.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 1132nd highest for total pollution in the nation. Strafford County has 5 power plants, which is 559th highest in the nation.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
Strafford County, New Hampshire is home to 17 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
The largest electricity company in Strafford County, New Hampshire by total revenue is Eversource Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 24,968 |
| 2 | Direct Energy | 1,318 |
| 3 | New Hampshire Electric | 1,133 |
| 4 | ENH Power | 793 |
| 5 | North American Power | 697 |
| 6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 239 |
| 7 | Energy Rewards | 183 |
| 8 | First Point Power | 182 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 130 |
| 10 | Strategic Energy LLC | 122 |
How many power plants are within Strafford County, New Hampshire?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Strafford County, New Hampshire
