Homes in New Hampshire pay an average of 27.01¢ per kWh, 47% above the national average of 18.34¢. Enter your bill to see where you stand.
New Hampshire ranks 44th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for residential electricity. At 27.01¢/kWh, it sits 47% above the national average of 18.34¢, and prices are up 14.9% over the past year.
The typical New Hampshire household uses about 637 kWh a month and pays around $172. Among Northeast states, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland have lower rates.
New Hampshire lets households buy the electricity itself from a competitive supplier, while Eversource, Unitil and Liberty keep delivering power, reading meters and handling outages. The program is overseen by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.
If you've never shopped, you're on Default Service from your utility. Default Service rates reset periodically; compare offers against the current rate printed on your bill.
A growing number of New Hampshire towns offer Community Power programs that pick a supplier for residents, with an opt-out.
With a typical New Hampshire bill of about $172, supply is roughly $95 of it. A supply price 10% below your current default rate would save about $9 a month ($114 a year); delivery charges don't change.
Have your utility account number ready, compare offers on the state's list of registered competitive suppliers, and sign up with the supplier you choose. The supplier arranges the switch with your utility and your power isn't interrupted. Note when any fixed rate ends, because many suppliers then move you to a variable rate.
Your utility delivers the power and stays the same whichever supplier you choose. Its name is at the top of your bill.
| Utility | Main service area |
|---|---|
| Eversource | Most of New Hampshire |
| Unitil | The Concord and Seacoast areas |
| Liberty | Parts of western and southern New Hampshire |
New Hampshire passed its Electric Utility Restructuring Act in 1996, among the first states to do so. Today the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission oversees the market.
The average residential rate in New Hampshire is 27.01 cents per kWh as of September 2026, 47% above the national average of 18.34¢, and about $172 a month for a typical home.
If you haven't chosen a supplier, you're on Default Service from your utility. It's the price any supplier offer needs to beat.
The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. You can compare offers on the state's list of registered competitive suppliers.
A growing number of New Hampshire towns offer Community Power programs that pick a supplier for residents, with an opt-out.
Averages are EIA residential revenue divided by kWh sold, September 2026. Your rate depends on your utility, plan and season. See average rates for all 50 states.