New Hampshire operates in a deregulated electricity market with relatively high rates due to transmission costs and limited local generation.
Lowest Rates
Liberty
~22/kWh
Highest Rates
Eversource
~23/kWh
Total Customers
650,000
across 2 utilities
Key Factors in New Hampshire
The state has a deregulated market, high rates, significant transmission costs, and high winter demand.
19-24¢/kWh
Algonquin Power & Utilities (investor-owned)
20-25¢/kWh
Eversource Energy (investor-owned)
New Hampshire has a deregulated electricity market, allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier. This is intended to promote competition and potentially lower prices, though market dynamics can be complex.
Rates in New Hampshire are among the highest in the nation. This is influenced by a variety of factors including transmission costs and the mix of generation sources available in the region.
A significant portion of electricity bills in New Hampshire is dedicated to transmission costs, which are the expenses associated with moving power from generation plants to local distribution networks.
High demand for heating during cold New England winters puts a strain on the electricity grid, often leading to price spikes as more expensive power generation sources are brought online to meet the demand.