New Hampshire Electricity Cost & Rates

The July 2026 EIA residential average is 26.60¢/kWh. Compare typical household costs, supported utility rate plans and calculator estimates for New Hampshire.

26.60¢/kWh+16.7% year over year

Equivalent to $0.2660 per kWh · July 2026 residential average

July 202522.79¢
vs. U.S. average+45.3%
U.S. high-price rank#8

What this rate means in everyday costs

Examples below use fixed usage assumptions so states can be compared consistently.

$266.001,000 kWh household electricity example
$83.601,000 EV miles at 3.5 mi/kWh + 10% charging loss
$47.881.5 kW appliance, 4 h/day for 30 days
$2,660.00Value of 10,000 kWh/year of offset electricity

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Source and update date

U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, Form EIA-861M. Data period: July 2026. Release date: September 24, 2026. Status: preliminary.

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Utility coverage in New Hampshire

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How much does electricity cost in New Hampshire at 500–2,000 kWh?

Monthly at 26.60¢/kWh$266.00
Annual at same usage$3,192.00
U.S. average comparison$183.10
Monthly difference vs U.S.+$82.90
$133.00500 kWh / month
$266.001,000 kWh / month
$399.001,500 kWh / month
$532.002,000 kWh / month

This is a state-average energy-cost benchmark, not a utility tariff or complete bill. Utility rate plans, fixed charges, taxes, riders and time-of-use schedules can change the actual amount.

Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A · data period 2026-07 · released 2026-09-24 · preliminary.

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