Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $24.26 per month.
Per hour
8.0¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.80
10 hours/day
Per month
$24.26
91 kWh
Per year
$291
1,095 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.13 | $146 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.80 | $24.26 | $291 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.60 | $48.52 | $583 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.80 per day, $24.26 per month, or $291 per year.
Is running a pellet stove 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 $24.26 per month here versus $16.69 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.