How Public Service Co of NH compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Public Service Co of NH, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NH (this page) | 22.65 | 279,131 | — | — |
| Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electri | 22.87 | 24,689 | +0.21 | +$23 |
| Unitil Energy Systems | 23.33 | 39,656 | +0.68 | +$73 |
| New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc | 23.83 | 72,772 | +1.18 | +$128 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Public Service Co of NH. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Public Service Co of NH 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).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 28.93 | 22.65 | -21.7% |
| Residential customers | 328,800 | 279,131 | -15.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Public Service Co of NH serves 459,907 residential customers in NH. Statewide context: New Hampshire electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Public Service Co of NH bill
New Hampshire has residential electric supply choice: Public Service Co of NH 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 · Hillsborough · Merrimack · Rockingham · Strafford · Sullivan
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Public Service Co of NH more expensive than other New Hampshire utilities?
- Public Service Co of NH customers paid an average 22.65 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% below the New Hampshire volume-weighted average of 22.97 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Public Service Co of NH?
- 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 Public Service Co of NH have?
- 279,131 residential customers in New Hampshire in 2024 across 10 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.