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Electricity rates in New Hampshire

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in New Hampshire, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

27.64¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

+52.2%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+13.1%

was 24.44¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#8 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in New Hampshire

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$171.09

619 kWh × 27.64¢ (New Hampshire average)

Per kWh
$0.2764
Per 100 kWh
$27.64
Per 1,000 kWh
$276.40

Average electric bill in New Hampshire

2024 (EIA)New HampshireU.S.
Monthly use619 kWh863 kWh
Average price23.40¢16.48¢
Monthly bill$144.87$142.26
Residential customers652,608143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average New Hampshire household's 619 kWh would cost about $171.09 a month.

What appliances cost to run in New Hampshire

Yearly cost at 27.64¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the New England region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

AppliancekWh per yearCost per year
Space heater 4,320 $1,194.05
Electric car * 2,605 $720.02
Electric water heater * 2,124 $587.07
Window air conditioner 2,095 $578.93
Pool pump * 1,883 $520.46
Hot tub * 1,625 $449.15
Central air conditioner * 1,136 $313.99
Dehumidifier * 757 $209.23
Electric clothes dryer * 641 $177.17
Refrigerator * 547 $151.19
Light bulbs * 511 $141.24
Chest or upright freezer * 452 $124.93
Electric oven * 290 $80.16
TV * 177 $48.92
Microwave * 104 $28.75
Ceiling fan * 103 $28.47

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where New Hampshire ranks

New Hampshire is #8 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

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¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

PeriodNew HampshireU.S.
August 202627.64¢18.16¢
August 202524.44¢17.57¢
Year to date through August 202626.91¢18.19¢
Same period a year earlier23.40¢17.03¢
2024 annual average23.40¢16.48¢

Nearby states (New England)

StateRate (August 2026)Avg. bill (2024)
Connecticut24.51¢$199.66
Maine32.11¢$133.60
Massachusetts30.48¢$167.20
Rhode Island28.18¢$162.40
Vermont23.84¢$125.66

See electricity rates in all 50 states.

Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?

The average residential price in New Hampshire was 27.64¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is +52.2% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #8 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?

In 2024, the average New Hampshire household used 619 kWh a month and paid $144.87 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $171.09.

Are electricity prices going up in New Hampshire?

The August 2026 average of 27.64¢/kWh compares with 24.44¢ a year earlier (+13.1%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 26.91¢, +15.0% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the New Hampshire average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.