Is Public Service Co of NH cheaper than New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc?

Yes — in 2024 Public Service Co of NH customers averaged 22.65 cents/kWh versus 23.83 for New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc (EIA-861). Public Service Co of NH was cheaper by 1.18 cents, about $128 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc to Public Service Co of NH?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. New Hampshire does allow supply choice: either utility's customers can shop the supply portion at puc.nh.gov if an offer beats the utility's price to compare.

Why is New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc more expensive than Public Service Co of NH?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between New Hampshire Elec Coop and Public Service Co of NH territory all feed the 1.18-cent gap.

Public Service Co of NH vs New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc: Which Is Cheaper? (New Hampshire, 2024)

Public Service Co of NH customers paid less: an average 22.65¢/kWh in 2024 versus 23.83¢/kWh at New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc (EIA-861) — a gap of 1.18¢/kWh, worth about $128 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 9 NH counties (Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, …). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address, though in New Hampshire both utilities' customers can shop the supply portion of the bill.

Side by side (NH, EIA-861)

Public Service Co of NH vs New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Public Service Co of NH	New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	22.65	23.83
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	28.93	26.61
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$2,446	$2,574
Residential customers (2024)	279,131	72,772
Ownership	Investor-owned	Co-op
Counties served in NH	10	9

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Public Service Co of NH · New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc · New Hampshire overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Belknap · Carroll · Cheshire · Coos · Grafton · Merrimack · Rockingham · Strafford · Sullivan counties (NH, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Public Service Co of NH and New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc do not compete for the same meters. New Hampshire does have retail supply choice: customers of either utility may buy the supply portion from a licensed third-party supplier, or stay on the utility's default supply rate. An offer only saves money if it beats your utility's price to compare (printed on the bill); compare offers at puc.nh.gov. The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Public Service Co of NH cheaper than New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc?: Yes — in 2024 Public Service Co of NH customers averaged 22.65 cents/kWh versus 23.83 for New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc (EIA-861). Public Service Co of NH was cheaper by 1.18 cents, about $128 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc to Public Service Co of NH?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. New Hampshire does allow supply choice: either utility's customers can shop the supply portion at puc.nh.gov if an offer beats the utility's price to compare.
Why is New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc more expensive than Public Service Co of NH?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between New Hampshire Elec Coop and Public Service Co of NH territory all feed the 1.18-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.