Cost to Run a Refrigerator 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a refrigerator here costs $29.77 per month.
Per hour
4.1¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.98
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$29.77
109 kWh
Per year
$357
1,314 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.49 | $14.88 | $179 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.98 | $29.77 | $357 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.96 | $59.54 | $715 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.98 per day, $29.77 per month, or $357 per year.
Is running a refrigerator 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 $29.77 per month here versus $20.57 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.