Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $0.97 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
3.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.97
3.6 kWh
Per year
$11.65
44 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.6¢ | $0.49 | $5.83 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 3.2¢ | $0.97 | $11.65 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 6.4¢ | $1.94 | $23.30 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 3.2¢ per day, $0.97 per month, or $11.65 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) 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 $0.97 per month here versus $0.67 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.