New Hampshire Utility Cost Calculator
Calculate utility costs in New Hampshire using real EIA electricity (26.6¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$165/mo, gas ~$77/mo, water ~$43/mo for a typical home.
Typical total monthly utility bill in New Hampshire: $361 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $165 electricity, $77 natural gas, $43 water/sewer, and $76 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | New Hampshire | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 26.6¢ per kWh (July 2025 22.79¢, +16.7%) | 8th highest of 50; 45% above U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 619 kWh a month | 41st highest of 50; 28% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 619 kWh × 26.6¢ = $164.65, about $165 | 2024: $144.87 at 23.4¢, 18th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2025 average | $18.61 per Mcf (about $1.79 per therm) | 8th highest of 44 (2025 averages); Jun 2026 $21.67, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 7,543 | normal 7,588, 1% below |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 416 | normal 304, 37% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | heating oil and propane 48%, electricity 26.3%, wood 12.8%, natural gas 11.4%, small-scale solar 1.4% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | nuclear 57.1%, natural gas 26.1%, hydroelectric 8.3% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Public Service Co of NH (investor-owned) 41.5%; Community Power Coalition of NH (community choice aggregator) 14.8% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for New Hampshire; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Public Service Co of NH or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($18.61/Mcf)
Additional Details
Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Monthly Utilities
$361.00
Annual Utility Costs
$4,332.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
New Hampshire inputs: 619 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 26.6¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $18.61/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.7946/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $5.97 per 1,000 gallons and internet $76/month, both from cost-of-living index 108.5; income share on $99,782.
Key State Information
652,608 New Hampshire residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 108.5 · median household income $99,782.
What drives New Hampshire utility bills
Heating is New Hampshire's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 7,588 heating against 304 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Heating oil and propane supplied 48% of New Hampshire home energy in 2024, electricity 26.3%. Heating oil and propane are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either. Wood supplied 12.8%.
Public Service Co of NH sold 41.5% of New Hampshire's 2024 residential electricity, Community Power Coalition of NH 14.8%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 217 |
| Aug 2025 | 47 | 113 |
| Sep 2025 | 122 | 12 |
| Oct 2025 | 472 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 872 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,332 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,436 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,251 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 968 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 628 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 365 | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 46 | 58 |
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What is the average electric bill in New Hampshire?
EIA 2024: $144.87 a month (619 kWh × 23.4¢). July 2026 price 26.6¢: $165.
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