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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.1982/kWh · New Hampshire · Residential cap 100kW
$0.20/kWh
Credit Rate
100 kW
Residential Cap
$12.16
Min Monthly Bill
monthly
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-09-01
Liberty Utilities NH (NH) customers earn $0.1982/kWh per kWh through full retail rate net metering credits — dollar-for-dollar against your retail rate. Credits roll over monthly with april annual true-up. The typical Liberty Utilities NH customer with a 8kW system saves $1,856.64 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with Liberty Utilities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-1 Residential | $0.1982/kWh | $12.16/mo | No | — | — |
| D-2 Optional TOU Residential | $0.1982/kWh | $12.16/mo | Yes | $0.2415/kWh | $0.1560/kWh |
Peak hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Based on a typical Liberty Utilities NH household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 780 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$1,856.64
$154.72/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
$12.16
Full retail net metering maintained through NH PUC rate review
Updated energy service charges for 2026
Time-of-use rate option expanded for solar customers
Interconnection application processing improved with dedicated solar team
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for Liberty Utilities NH. The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-09-01.
What Liberty Utilities NH customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
Liberty Utilities NH credits solar exports at the full retail rate of $0.1982/kWh.
Liberty Utilities serves approximately 44,000 electric customers across northern and western New Hampshire, including the Salem and Keene areas.
The 100kW residential net metering cap in NH applies uniformly to all three IOUs including Liberty.
Liberty has the lowest retail rate among NH investor-owned utilities, but the longest application timeline at 3-5 weeks.
A time-of-use rate option is available that can increase solar value by earning higher peak-rate credits.
The monthly customer charge of $12.16 is the highest among NH utilities and cannot be offset by solar credits.
NH property tax exemption applies to all Liberty Utilities solar customers.
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Primary Source
Liberty Utilities NH Schedule D-1/D-2 TariffLast Verified
2024-09-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from Liberty Utilities 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 Liberty Utilities NH net metering credits at $0.1982/kWh. Our New Hampshire solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.