Strafford County, New Hampshire Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Strafford County, New Hampshire Electricity Overview

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, Strafford County's average rate is 48.13% higher at 21.42 cents per kilowatt hour.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Strafford County totals $140.24. For comparison, the state average bill is $136.58

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Strafford County is Unitil.

Over the course of the last 12 months, there has been a 25.72% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Strafford County.

Strafford County is the 910th highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.07 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Strafford County has a population of 130,889 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,038,214 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.93 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    105,800 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    96,389 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9,411 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    250,652,481 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,915 kg

Electricity plans in New Hampshire

There are 21307 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

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Dover, NH Electricity Overview

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Dover averages a residential electricity price of 21.34 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 1.44% below the state's average price of 21.65 cents, resulting in the city ranking 56th out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. Unitil has an estimated 6,283 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $129.86, while the Dover average is 7.41% more at $139.48 per month.

The 259,702.25 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 1,689.14 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 41st 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 55,304,180.17 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.178/kWh$162.98/mo.$88.89/mo.
88th21.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dover
45th$133.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dover Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dover, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.1860.5823,2882,138,000
Direct EnergyENERGY9.9269.42171,01016,964,300
ENGIEENERGY8.4658.313,8711,173,300
ENH PowerENERGY12.3272.07175,45121,611,000
Energy RewardsENERGY14.1572.0128,1953,989,600

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Rochester, NH Electricity Overview

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Rochester averages a residential electricity price of 21.34 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 1.44% below the state's average price of 21.65 cents, resulting in the city ranking 59th out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $139.49. This is 7.42% higher than the nationwide average of $129.86. Electricity production facilities in the city have achieved a 17.63% increase the use of renewable fuel sources versus non-renewable fuels.

Rochester has the 7th highest number of power producing plants of any city in New Hampshire, with one total power plant. Approximately 2,676.4 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 86,961,488.46 kilograms, which is the 4th 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 38,577 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.178/kWh$162.98/mo.$88.89/mo.
86th21.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rochester
43rd$133.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rochester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.1860.5823,2882,138,000
Direct EnergyENERGY9.9269.42171,01016,964,300
ENGIEENERGY8.4658.313,8711,173,300
ENH PowerENERGY12.3272.07175,45121,611,000
Energy RewardsENERGY14.1572.0128,1953,989,600

Zips with electric coverage in Rochester, New Hampshire include: 03867, 03868, 03839

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Somersworth, NH Electricity Overview

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Somersworth averages a residential electricity price of 21.34 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 1.44% below the state's average price of 21.65 cents, resulting in the city ranking 58th out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for best average electricity rate. The New Hampshire average monthly residential electricity bill is $136.58, while the Somersworth average is 2.12% more at $139.48 per month. This is the 62nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. The city's hydroelectric dams produce 1,850 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity.

Somersworth has the 7th highest number of power producing plants of any city in New Hampshire, with one total power plant. Approximately 1,655.91 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 91st highest polluter in New Hampshire out of 100 cities. Total emissions in the city are 19,630,810.2 kilograms, which is the 15th 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 1,850 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.230/kWh$0.178/kWh$162.98/mo.$88.89/mo.
87th21.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Somersworth
44th$133.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Somersworth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Somersworth, New Hampshire

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.1860.5823,2882,138,000
Direct EnergyENERGY9.9269.42171,01016,964,300
ENGIEENERGY8.4658.313,8711,173,300
ENH PowerENERGY12.3272.07175,45121,611,000
Energy RewardsENERGY14.1572.0128,1953,989,600

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Electricity Production in Strafford County, New Hampshire

Power Plants in Strafford County, New Hampshire

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
UNH 7.9 MW PlantEmcor Energy Services (100.00%)
Durham CDP NH Landfill Gas 54,69011,799,830.77215.76
Turnkey Landfill Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Rochester NH Landfill Gas 38,57740,292,963.611,044.48
Milton HydroSFR Hydro Cor (100.00%)
Milton CDP NH Conventional Hydroelectric 5,715
Strafford County NH Conventional Hydroelectric 4,968
Somersworth Lower Great DamGreen Mountain Power (100.00%)
Somersworth NH Conventional Hydroelectric 1,850

Strafford County, New Hampshire Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Strafford County, Landfill Gas is 79.26% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Conventional Hydroelectric and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 11.85% and 8.60%, respectively. Approximately 1,915 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 6th highest polluter in New Hampshire out of 10 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 250,652,480.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 1051st highest for total pollution in the nation. Strafford County has 5 power plants, which is 452nd highest in the nation.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
79.26%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.85%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
8.60%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.30%

Strafford County, New Hampshire Net Metering

Of the 18 electricity companies in Strafford County, 16.67% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and New Hampshire has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Strafford County is 6.99%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Unitil, Eversource Energy, and New Hampshire Electric. With a United States average energy loss of 2.76%, Strafford County is ranked as the 2642nd best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

Strafford County, New Hampshire is home to 18 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 Unitil.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Unitil28,494
2Eversource Energy17,985
3ENH Power1,141
4New Hampshire Electric1,127
5North American Power1,068
6Direct Energy901
7Energy Rewards244
8First Point Power213
9Ambit Energy145
10Strategic Energy LLC135

How many power plants are within Strafford County, New Hampshire?

There are 5 active electricity plants located in Strafford County, New Hampshire

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-09