Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $2.48 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
8.2¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.48
9.1 kWh
Per year
$29.78
110 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.24 | $14.89 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.48 | $29.78 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.96 | $59.57 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a incandescent bulb in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 8.2¢ per day, $2.48 per month, or $29.78 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb 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 $2.48 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.