Average electric bill in New Hampshire
The average home in New Hampshire paid $156.94 a month for electricity in 2025: 640 kWh a month at 24.53¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $6.26 more than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 17 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in New Hampshire was 27.64¢ per kWh, 3.20¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $156.94
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 640 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 27.64¢
- per kWh · +13.1% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 17 of 51
- price rank 9, use rank 40
New Hampshire electricity prices now
| Period | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27.64¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 24.44¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 26.91¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 24.53¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average New Hampshire home's electricity costs today
The bill for 640 kWh (the New Hampshire average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource (New Hampshire) | RResidential Delivery Service | $184.69 |
Average bill by utility in New Hampshire
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 5 of 5 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NHInvestor Owned | 263,458 | 620 | 24.17¢ | $149.82 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop IncCooperative | 70,173 | 610 | 24.70¢ | $150.58 |
| Unitil Energy SystemsInvestor Owned | 24,452 | 601 | 21.72¢ | $130.56 |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State ElectriInvestor Owned | 23,432 | 709 | 22.59¢ | $160.06 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 4,844 | 1,484 | 15.37¢ | $228.09 |
kWh by month in New Hampshire
The average kWh of a New Hampshire home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (780 kWh) and the least in October (504 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 653 | |
| February | 598 | |
| March | 585 | |
| April | 530 | |
| May | 544 | |
| June | 624 | |
| July | 780 | |
| August | 691 | |
| September | 527 | |
| October | 504 | |
| November | 567 | |
| December | 670 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in New Hampshire. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?
$156.94 a month in 2025, for 640 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in New Hampshire?
27.64¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (24.44¢ in August 2025), and 26.91¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in New Hampshire?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in New Hampshire used the most electricity in July (780 kWh on average) and the least in October (504 kWh).
What does the average New Hampshire home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 640 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $184.69 (Eversource (New Hampshire)) to $184.69 (Eversource (New Hampshire)) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.