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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.2214/kWh · New Hampshire · Residential cap 100kW
$0.22/kWh
Credit Rate
100 kW
Residential Cap
$9.86
Min Monthly Bill
monthly
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-09-01
Eversource Energy NH (NH) customers earn $0.2214/kWh per kWh through full retail ratenet metering credits — dollar-for-dollar against your retail rate. Credits roll over monthly with april annual true-up. The typical Eversource Energy NH customer with a 8kW system saves $2,072.16 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with Eversource Energy NH.
Solar panels are installed on your roof or property and wired to an inverter.
Your system is interconnected with the utility grid through a bidirectional meter.
Panels produce electricity throughout the day, powering your home first.
A smart meter measures electricity flowing both to and from the grid in real time.
Excess energy sent to the grid earns credits that offset your future electric bills.
All current residential rate schedules relevant to net-metered solar customers. Understanding your rate schedule is critical for accurately estimating savings.
| Plan Name | Rate | Fixed Charge | TOU Available | Peak Rate | Off-Peak Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Residential | $0.2214/kWh | $9.86/mo | No | — | — |
| R-OD Time-of-Day Residential | $0.2214/kWh | $9.86/mo | Yes | $0.2692/kWh | $0.1748/kWh |
Peak hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11pm
Based on a typical Eversource Energy NH household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 780 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$2,072.16
$172.68/month average
Your credits depend on system size, utility, and local rates.
Calculate My SavingsResidential Cap
100 kW AC
Commercial Cap
1 MW AC
Interconnection Fee
Free ($0)
Application Timeline
3-5 weeks
Permit Required
Yes, local building permit required
Inspection
Utility inspection required before PTO
Meter Type
Bidirectional smart meter
Minimum Monthly Bill
$9.86
NH PUC maintained full retail rate net metering through 2026 rate review
Updated default energy service rate effective January 2026
Expanded online interconnection application portal
Property tax exemption for solar energy systems reaffirmed by state legislature
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for Eversource Energy NH. The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-09-01.
What Eversource Energy NH customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
Eversource NH offers full retail rate net metering at $0.2214/kWh, crediting both supply and delivery charges for exported solar energy.
New Hampshire allows residential net metering for systems up to 100kW, significantly larger than the Massachusetts cap.
NH has no aggregate capacity cap for net metering, meaning the program remains open to all new customers.
Solar energy systems are exempt from property taxes in New Hampshire, preventing any increase in property assessments.
The minimum monthly customer charge is $9.86, which applies regardless of solar production.
Credits roll over monthly with an April true-up, and any excess credits are forfeited -- size your system carefully.
Eversource NH serves the largest territory in the state, covering most of southern and central New Hampshire.
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Eversource NH Rate R Tariff ScheduleLast Verified
2024-09-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from Eversource Energy NH's published tariff schedules and interconnection standards. We verify this data monthly against utility filings and update the page within 48 hours of any confirmed policy change.
See how much you can save with Eversource Energy NH net metering credits at $0.2214/kWh. Our New Hampshire solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.