SHUTOFF NOTICE?Call Eversource (New Hampshire) before the date on the notice and ask for a payment arrangement. Apply for energy assistance at the same time.
Discount rates and monthly credits
New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program (EAP)
- What
- A discount off the monthly electric bill. The level of discount depends on household income and household size.
- Who
- Income-eligible residential customers, with household income up to 60% of State Median Income (for example $93,680 a year for a household of 4 in PY 2026-2027).
- How
- Apply through one of the Community Action Programs in the state. Visit CAPNH.org or call 2-1-1.
Help with a bill you cannot pay
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
- What
- A fund that gives energy assistance grants to help pay overdue utility bills.
- Who
- New Hampshire residents who do not qualify for federally funded assistance but are in a temporary crisis.
- How
- Apply at the Community Action Agency in your area.
Payment plans and more time to pay
New Start Program
- What
- Can help you pay your past-due balance in as little as 12 months. If you make your monthly payments on time, Eversource subtracts some of what you owe each month.
- Who
- Income-eligible customers with a past-due balance.
- How
- Call Eversource at 844-273-7760.
Payment Plans
- What
- Lets you pay a past-due balance over time. Your service continues as long as you make payments on time.
- Who
- Customers with a past-due balance, regardless of income.
- How
- Sign in to your Eversource account to see eligible plans, or call 844-273-7760, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
Budget billing
Budget Billing
- What
- Divides your yearly electric use into 12 level monthly payments, based on your past 12 months of use and current rates.
- Who
- Customers with service at their current address for at least 12 months whose account is in good standing.
- How
- Sign up through your online account or contact Eversource.
Medical needs
New Hampshire Medical Protection and Certification
- What
- Your service may be protected from shut-off during a medical emergency. You must keep paying current bills.
- Who
- Residential customers with a medical emergency in the home.
- How
- Your physician, APRN, PA or mental health practitioner certifies it through the Eversource medical web portal, or faxes the printed form to 603-634-3474.
Free home energy upgrades
Energy Efficiency for Income-Eligible Customers in New Hampshire
- What
- No-cost energy efficiency upgrades such as air sealing and insulation. 100% of the cost to weatherize your home may be covered.
- Who
- Renters or homeowners in a 1-to-4 family home who meet income limits. Customers who qualify for fuel assistance, electric assistance or subsidized housing are eligible.
- How
- Visit NHSaves or call your county's Community Action Agency.
To see what your bill should be, use the Eversource (New Hampshire) bill calculator. To lower it, see the plans and the appliance cost tool. All programs: Eversource (New Hampshire) assistance page.
How can I get help paying my Eversource (New Hampshire) bill?
Call Eversource (New Hampshire) before the due date and ask for a payment arrangement, apply for energy assistance, and ask about its discount programs (New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program (EAP)). This page lists each program with its official link.
Does Eversource (New Hampshire) have a low-income discount?
New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program (EAP): A discount off the monthly electric bill. The level of discount depends on household income and household size. Income-eligible residential customers, with household income up to 60% of State Median Income (for example $93,680 a year for a household of 4 in PY 2026-2027).
utilityratecalc.com is not part of Eversource (New Hampshire) or a government agency. Programs and amounts change: the official page of each program has the current rules. Checked October 21, 2026.