New Hampshire Electricity Rates & Prices

26.6¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$239
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
-0.41¢ (-1.52%)
month-over-month change
#8 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+16.7%
12-month change

The typical New Hampshire home pays about 26.6¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $239 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how New Hampshire electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

New Hampshire's average residential electricity price is 26.6¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places New Hampshire in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $239.40 at the all-in average rate.

How New Hampshire compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 26.6¢/kWh, New Hampshire is about 45% above the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

New Hampshire electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +2.13¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202626.60−0.41¢
June 202627.01−0.32¢
May 202627.33+0.09¢
April 202627.24+0.32¢
March 202626.92+0.40¢
February 202626.52+0.20¢
January 202626.32+0.04¢
December 202526.28−1.09¢
November 202527.37+0.10¢
October 202527.27−0.55¢
September 202527.82+3.35¢
August 202524.47+1.68¢

New Hampshire electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

New Hampshire rates have risen 39.6% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on New Hampshire electricity price history: up 39.6% in 5 years.

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Est. New Hampshire electricity cost: $239.40

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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Choosing a supplier in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a competitive retail electricity market. The regulated utility still owns the wires and delivers the power, but the supply portion of the bill can come from the utility's regulated default rate — called Default Energy Service in New Hampshire — or from a licensed third-party supplier. The EIA average above blends both, so an individual bill can sit above or below it depending on the supply contract.

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Value Score™ (Strong)
145
Price Index™ (Above National Average)

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FAQ

What are New Hampshire electricity rates right now?

New Hampshire electricity rates average 26.6¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #8 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $239 on New Hampshire's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the New Hampshire bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 26.6¢/kWh ÷ 100, using New Hampshire's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the New Hampshire rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: New Hampshire's all-in rate of 26.6¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within New Hampshire.

Is electricity in New Hampshire cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 26.6¢/kWh, New Hampshire is 45% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places New Hampshire in the high rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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