Cost to Run a Reptile Heat Lamp / Terrarium in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (12 hours/day), a reptile heat lamp / terrarium here costs $9.96 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 50–250 W
Per day
$0.33
12 hours/day
Per month
$9.96
36 kWh
Per year
$120
438 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.98 | $59.79 |
| Typical (12 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.96 | $120 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.66 | $19.92 | $239 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a reptile heat lamp / terrarium in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a reptile heat lamp / terrarium with typical usage costs about $0.33 per day, $9.96 per month, or $120 per year.
Is running a reptile heat lamp / terrarium in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $9.96 per month here versus $6.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.