Electricity rates in New Hampshire: 26.67¢ per kWh
Homes in New Hampshire paid an average of 26.67¢ per kilowatt-hour from August 2025 to July 2026, 48% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. That is the 9th-highest of 51, between Alaska (26.85¢) and District of Columbia (24.20¢).
The average New Hampshire home used 641 kWh a month — the 11th-least of the 51 — so its typical bill came to $171 a month, the 10th-highest. At the national rate the same 641 kWh would cost $56 less a month.
In July 2026, the latest month published, the New Hampshire rate was 26.60¢.
| Rank | State | Average rate | Latest month | Average home use | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 24.16¢ | 699 kWh/mo | $196/mo |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.85¢ | 28.83¢ | 587 kWh/mo | $158/mo |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 26.60¢ | 641 kWh/mo | $171/mo |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 25.21¢ | 630 kWh/mo | $152/mo |
| 11 | Vermont | 23.80¢ | 23.75¢ | 591 kWh/mo | $141/mo |
What a month of electricity costs in New Hampshire
At 26.67¢ per kWh, every extra 100 kWh a month adds $26.67 to the monthly bill and $320 to the year. The table runs from half to twice the New Hampshire average home's 641 kWh, using the same calculation as the calculator above.
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. rate (17.99¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 kWh (half the average) | $80 | $960 | +$26 |
| 641 kWh (state average) | $171 | $2,051 | +$56 |
| 950 kWh (1.5× the average) | $253 | $3,040 | +$82 |
| 1,300 kWh (twice the average) | $347 | $4,161 | +$113 |
New Hampshire electricity through the year
The average New Hampshire home's bill peaked at about $213 in January 2026 and was lowest, about $136, in May 2026. Use ran from 498 kWh in May 2026 to 811 kWh in January 2026, 1.6 times as much.
The rate moved too, from 24.47¢ in August 2025 to 27.82¢ in September 2025. A monthly rate includes that month's fuel and seasonal charges, which is why the calculator uses the 12-month average for a yearly estimate.
| Month | Rate | Use per home | Bill per home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 24.47¢ | 719 kWh | $176 |
| Sep 2025 | 27.82¢ | 508 kWh | $141 |
| Oct 2025 | 27.27¢ | 524 kWh | $143 |
| Nov 2025 | 27.37¢ | 574 kWh | $157 |
| Dec 2025 | 26.28¢ | 754 kWh | $198 |
| Jan 2026 | 26.32¢ | 811 kWh | $213 |
| Feb 2026 | 26.52¢ | 736 kWh | $195 |
| Mar 2026 | 26.92¢ | 634 kWh | $171 |
| Apr 2026 | 27.24¢ | 545 kWh | $148 |
| May 2026 | 27.33¢ | 498 kWh | $136 |
| Jun 2026 | 27.01¢ | 614 kWh | $166 |
| Jul 2026 | 26.60¢ | 778 kWh | $207 |
Largest electricity providers in New Hampshire
Among the 4 largest providers listed, average residential rates in 2024 ran from 22.65¢ at Public Service Co of NH to 23.83¢ at New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc. On the average New Hampshire home's 641 kWh that is a difference of $8 a month.
These are 2024 figures, the latest final year. The New Hampshire average was 23.40¢ that year and 26.67¢ over the last 12 months, up 14% — compare the providers with each other, not with today's average.
These providers serve 64% of New Hampshire's 652,608 residential customers. Many of the rest buy their power from a separate supplier while the local utility delivers it, so no single company's revenue covers their whole bill.
| Provider | Type | Homes served | Average rate | Use per home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | Investor-owned | 279,131 | 22.65¢ | 601 kWh/mo |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 72,772 | 23.83¢ | 577 kWh/mo |
| Unitil Energy Systems | Investor-owned | 39,656 | 23.33¢ | 615 kWh/mo |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | Investor-owned | 24,689 | 22.87¢ | 654 kWh/mo |