Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $498 per month.
Per hour
$3.28
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$16.38
5 hours/day
Per month
$498
1,824 kWh
Per year
$5,979
21,900 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $8.19 | $249 | $2,989 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $16.38 | $498 | $5,979 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $32.76 | $996 | $11,957 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $16.38 per day, $498 per month, or $5,979 per year.
Is running a electric furnace 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 $498 per month here versus $336 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.