The Short Version
- Your utility's default supply price is on your bill as the energy or supply charge. In New Hampshire it's currently about 14 to 16 cents per kWh, before delivery.
- Many New Hampshire towns now run Community Power programs. If yours does, you may already be enrolled.
- You have 5 to 11 days to cancel a new supplier agreement, depending on how you signed up.
- The easiest way to get it right: let us compare offers for you. It's free.
Your Bill Has Two Parts
Delivery always stays with your utility: Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, or the New Hampshire Electric Co-op. They maintain the poles and wires and restore power after outages. Supply is the electricity itself, and you can choose who provides it.
According to the New Hampshire Department of Energy, delivery is roughly 50 to 60 percent of a typical bill. The rest is the electricity you use, and that's the part you can shop.
New Hampshire's Default Supply Prices, September 2026
Residential default service (supply) prices, from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission:
| Utility | Default supply (per kWh) | All variable charges (per kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource | 14.009¢ | 25.762¢ |
| Liberty | 15.835¢ | 28.366¢ |
| Unitil | 14.348¢ | 26.495¢ |
Source: NH Public Utilities Commission, rates effective as of October 1, 2026, checked October 2, 2026. The New Hampshire Electric Co-op sets its own rates. Business accounts have different prices, so always check your latest bill before comparing offers.
See the full details, what it means for your business, and how to beat it on each utility's page: Eversource, Liberty, Unitil.
Supply is more than half of those variable charges at every utility. Even a small difference in the supply price adds up over a year.
Is Your Town on Community Power?
New Hampshire towns, cities, and counties can buy electricity for their residents and businesses through a Community Power program. When a town adopts an opt-out program, customers are enrolled automatically unless they opt out.
- You'll get notice first. State law requires that you know all of the rates and charges at least 30 days in advance and have at least 30 days to opt out before you're enrolled.
- You can leave later. Contact the Community Power program directly and ask to go back to your utility's default service, or sign with a competitive supplier.
- It isn't automatically your best price. A program is priced for a whole town. A business can often do better with its own fixed contract.
How to Compare an Offer
- Start with your current supply price, from your utility or your Community Power program. An offer only saves you money if its price is lower.
- Fixed or variable? A fixed price stays the same for the contract. A variable price can change month to month with the wholesale market.
- How long is the term, and when does it end? The state warns that many customers forget their end date and end up paying more. Put it on your calendar.
- Is there a cancellation fee? There's no charge to choose a supplier, but leaving a contract early can carry a penalty. Ask before you sign.
- What happens when it ends? Know the price you'll pay if you do nothing.
Your Rights in New Hampshire
- 5 to 11 days to change your mind. How long depends on whether you signed in person, in writing, electronically, or during an in-person visit to your home or business.
- No charge to switch. Choosing a competitive supplier doesn't cost anything, and your supplier notifies the utility for you.
- A safety net. If your supplier can't continue serving you, you move automatically to your utility's default service, with no penalty or fee.
- The same service from your utility. You get the same outage priority and support no matter who supplies your electricity.
Check before you sign. Suppliers may contact you by phone, mail, or at your door. Make sure the supplier is registered with the New Hampshire Department of Energy, and don't give out your utility account number until you've decided to switch.
Why Let Us Shop for You
You can compare supplier offers on your own. Most people don't have time to read every contract, and the fine print is where the costly surprises hide. We already manage electricity contracts for New Hampshire businesses, so we know these utilities. Here's what you get:
- Offers side by side, compared against your utility's default price or your Community Power rate.
- The fine print, read for you. We flag cancellation fees, variable-rate clauses, and what happens when the contract ends.
- Someone watching your end date. We reach out before your contract ends, so you're never rolled onto a higher rate.
- Free to you. The supplier you choose pays us. If nothing beats what you pay now, we'll tell you.
Or skip the form: send us a photo of your bill.
For Larger Businesses
Larger accounts sign contracts with terms they negotiate, so a careful read of the contract matters more. New Hampshire is part of the ISO New England grid, where capacity costs are set through regional auctions and passed through to larger accounts. We'll show you what yours costs and how your contract handles it.
Free 10-minute checklist When does your energy contract end, and what will you pay the day after? Get the Energy Contract Checkup →FAQ
Will my power go out if I switch?
No. Your utility still delivers your electricity, maintains the poles and wires, and restores power after an outage, with the same priority no matter who supplies your energy.
How long does a switch take in New Hampshire?
The change happens at your next meter read, as long as your utility gets the request a few days before it. Because bills cover the prior month, it can take one to two months to see it on your bill.
Can I cancel after I sign up?
Yes. You have between five and eleven days to rescind, depending on whether you signed in person, in writing, electronically, or during an in-person visit to your home or business.
What if my supplier goes out of business?
Your service moves automatically to your utility's default service. Your lights stay on, and there's no penalty or fee to you.
How do I leave my town's Community Power program?
Contact the Community Power program directly and ask to be returned to your utility's default service, or enroll with a competitive supplier.