How New Hampshire Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs New Hampshire Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | 279,131 | -1.18 | -$128 |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | 22.87 | 24,689 | -0.97 | -$104 |
| Unitil Energy Systems | 23.33 | 39,656 | -0.50 | -$55 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc (this page) | 23.83 | 72,772 | — | — |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with New Hampshire Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than New Hampshire Elec Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in New Hampshire (see below).
Where New Hampshire Elec Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | New Hampshire Elec Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Carroll | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Cheshire | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Coos | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Grafton | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Merrimack | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Rockingham | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
| Strafford | Public Service Co of NH | 22.65 | +$128 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In New Hampshire you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 9 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 26.61 | 23.83 | -10.4% |
| Residential customers | 73,026 | 72,772 | -0.3% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, New Hampshire Elec Coop serves 74,144 residential customers in NH. Statewide context: New Hampshire electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a New Hampshire Elec Coop bill
New Hampshire has residential electric supply choice: New Hampshire Elec Coop delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: puc.nh.gov.
Electric choice (default energy service = price-to-compare). Residential gas choice authorized but supplier market inactive.
Counties served (NH, EIA-861 2024)
Belknap · Carroll · Cheshire · Coos · Grafton · Merrimack · Rockingham · Strafford · Sullivan
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc more expensive than other New Hampshire utilities?
- New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc customers paid an average 23.83 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% above the New Hampshire volume-weighted average of 22.97 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. New Hampshire does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via puc.nh.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc have?
- 72,772 residential customers in New Hampshire in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.