New Hampshire Electricity Rates (2026)
24.6¢/kWhstate average
51.6% above national averageUtilities in New Hampshire
Rate Outlook for New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is currently 24.6 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 29.0 cents/kWh by 2031 and 33.0 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.4% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 34.4 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for New Hampshire vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for New Hampshire (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27.2 | 27.5 | 27.1 |
| 2027 | 26.2 | 26.6 | 26.2 |
| 2028 | 26.6 | 26.9 | 26.7 |
| 2029 | 27.3 | 27.5 | 27.4 |
| 2030 | 28.0 | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| 2031 | 29.0 | 29.5 | 29.4 |
| 2032 | 29.9 | 30.6 | 30.2 |
| 2033 | 31.1 | 31.9 | 31.3 |
| 2034 | 31.9 | 32.8 | 32.0 |
| 2035 | 32.6 | 33.6 | 32.5 |
| 2036 | 33.0 | 34.4 | 33.0 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to New Hampshire's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.