New Hampshire Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 14, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in New Hampshire is 26.60¢/kWh (the 8th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $206.96, per EIA data. That rate is 8.3¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 24.47 | 175.80 | 719 |
| September 2025 | 27.82 | 141.29 | 508 |
| October 2025 | 27.27 | 142.83 | 524 |
| November 2025 | 27.37 | 157.18 | 574 |
| December 2025 | 26.28 | 198.24 | 754 |
| January 2026 | 26.32 | 213.46 | 811 |
| February 2026 | 26.52 | 195.21 | 736 |
| March 2026 | 26.92 | 170.72 | 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 |
New Hampshire vs the U.S. average
| New Hampshire | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 26.60¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $206.96 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 778 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +16.7% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +39.6% | +32.4% |
New Hampshire's average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 44th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +16.7% (New Hampshire) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +39.6% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 778 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how New Hampshire's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in New Hampshire
Average effective rates and bills for New Hampshire's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | 25.51 | 189.13 | 741 | 249,752 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | 26.71 | 165.93 | 621 | 70,504 |
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 26.60¢/kWh is about $266.00. The state's actual average usage is 778 kWh/month, which is what produces the $206.96 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.