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Electricity in New Hampshire

What power costs in New Hampshire, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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27.6¢per kWh, August 202652% above the U.S. average of 18.2¢
619kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$171a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $145

Plug-in solar

Legal from Jan 1, 2027 Not yet, but soon. New Hampshire signed SB 540-FN (Chapter 262) on July 2, 2026; it takes effect Jan 1, 2027. The full rules for New Hampshire.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 725 kWh a year here, worth roughly $170 at New Hampshire’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in New Hampshire

Space heater on high, one hour$0.41Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$8.94EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$242Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$232LED calculator

Home energy rebates

New Hampshire wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in New Hampshire yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

New Hampshire has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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