Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.88 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.13
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.88
15 kWh
Per year
$46.60
175 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 6.4¢ | $1.94 | $23.30 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.88 | $46.60 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.76 | $93.21 |
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 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $3.88 per month, or $46.60 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.88 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.