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Electricity Rates in New Hampshire

Homes in New Hampshire paid an average of 26.60¢ per kWh in July 2026, 45% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 44th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 9% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
26.60¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
44th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$170.51
a month, 641 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

New Hampshire rate over the last 12 months

23¢26¢29¢August 2025: 24.47¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 27.82¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 27.27¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 27.37¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 26.28¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 26.32¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 26.52¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 26.92¢ per kWhApril 2026: 27.24¢ per kWhMay 2026: 27.33¢ per kWhJune 2026: 27.01¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 26.60¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202626.60¢
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New Hampshire average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202524.47¢
September 202527.82¢
October 202527.27¢
November 202527.37¢
December 202526.28¢
January 202626.32¢
February 202626.52¢
March 202626.92¢
April 202627.24¢
May 202627.33¢
June 202627.01¢
July 202626.60¢

The rate went from 24.47¢ in August 2025 to 26.60¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in New Hampshire

At 26.60¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in New Hampshire.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in New Hampshire
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$95.761,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$223.443,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$57.46900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$9.58150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$17.963,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$107.734,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$7.181,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$3.99100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$9.58150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.369 W, 5 h a day

New Hampshire compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to New Hampshire
RankStateRate
42ndNew Jersey25.19¢
43rdDistrict of Columbia25.21¢
44thNew Hampshire26.60¢
45thRhode Island28.29¢
46thAlaska28.83¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for New Hampshire: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in New Hampshire?

26.60¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 45% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 44th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?

About $170.51 a month: the average New Hampshire home uses 641 kWh a month (12-month average), at 26.60¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in New Hampshire?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.40 an hour in New Hampshire, or $95.76 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.