Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $24.81 per month.
Per hour
8.2¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.82
10 hours/day
Per month
$24.81
91 kWh
Per year
$298
1,095 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.40 | $149 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $24.81 | $298 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.63 | $49.61 | $596 |
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 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.82 per day, $24.81 per month, or $298 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 $24.81 per month here versus $17.15 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.