Electricity cost in New Hampshire, 2026
Homes in New Hampshire paid an average of 26.79¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 47% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 15.2% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 43rd cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$72.33a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.40
- Per day
- $2.41 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $880.05 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in New Hampshire
At 26.79¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $12.06 | $146.68 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $225.04 | $2,738 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $57.87 | $704.04 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $72.33 | $880.05 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $108.50 | $1,320 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $32.55 | $396.02 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $75.71 | $921.12 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $4.02 | $48.89 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $7.72 | $93.87 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $10.85 | $132.01 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $4.82 | $58.67 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $92.59 | $1,126 |
New Hampshire compared with its neighbors
New Hampshire is in the EIA's New England region. July's price (26.60¢) was below the year-to-date average. In the same region, Vermont paid 23.95¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23.95 | +6.6% | 40 of 51 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79 | +15.2% | 43 of 51 |
| Connecticut | 27.97 | −7.7% | 45 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22 | −1.1% | 46 of 51 |
| Maine | 29.99 | +9.2% | 48 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14 | −0.3% | 49 of 51 |
Charging an EV in New Hampshire
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $8.50 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $102.06 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 2.4 times New Hampshire's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.