New Hampshire Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in New Hampshire is 27.64¢/kWh (the 8th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $201.82, per EIA data. That rate is 9.5¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 27.74 | 141.22 | 509 |
| October 2025 | 27.22 | 143.36 | 527 |
| November 2025 | 27.33 | 157.97 | 578 |
| December 2025 | 26.24 | 198.15 | 755 |
| January 2026 | 26.32 | 213.46 | 811 |
| February 2026 | 26.52 | 195.21 | 736 |
| March 2026 | 26.92 | 170.75 | 634 |
| April 2026 | 27.24 | 148.41 | 545 |
| May 2026 | 27.33 | 136.12 | 498 |
| June 2026 | 27.01 | 165.95 | 614 |
| July 2026 | 26.60 | 206.96 | 778 |
| August 2026 | 27.64 | 201.82 | 730 |
New Hampshire vs the U.S. average
| New Hampshire | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 27.64¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $201.82 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 730 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +13.1% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +41.2% | +30.5% |
New Hampshire's average residential rate of 27.64¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 44th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +13.1% (New Hampshire) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +41.2% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 730 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how New Hampshire's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in New Hampshire
Average effective rates and bills for New Hampshire's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | 27.24 | 187.68 | 689 | 251,887 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | 29.07 | 193.15 | 664 | 70,649 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at New Hampshire rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at New Hampshire's average rate of 27.64¢/kWh is about $276.40. The state's actual average usage is 730 kWh/month, which is what produces the $201.82 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: New Hampshire gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.