Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.98 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.13
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.98
15 kWh
Per year
$47.83
175 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $1.99 | $23.91 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.98 | $47.83 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.97 | $95.66 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $3.98 per month, or $47.83 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.98 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.