Quick Answer
Unitil Energy currently charges $0.2833/kWh, up 24.9% year-over-year. An 8 kW solar system saves approximately $2,720/year at this rate.
Unitil Energy Electricity Rate Tracker 2026
Track Unitil Energy's residential electricity rates over time and see how rate changes impact solar panel savings for New Hampshire homeowners.
Current Residential Rate
$0.2833/kWh
Service Territory
Capital region NH (Concord, Hampton, Exeter) and north-central MA (Fitchburg)
Customers
105K
Rate Type
regulated
Primary State
New Hampshire
Rate History
Unitil Energy's residential electricity rate from January 2024 to the present. The orange bar represents the current rate.
Rate History Details
| Month | Rate ($/kWh) | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026Current | $0.2833 | +21.1% | Unitil default energy service |
| June 2025 | $0.2340 | +3.2% | EIA Form 861 |
| January 2025 | $0.2268 | +4.4% | Unitil default energy service |
| June 2024 | $0.2172 | +4.2% | EIA Form 861 |
| January 2024 | $0.2085 | -- | EIA Form 861 |
What Unitil Energy Rates Mean for Solar
Based on Unitil Energy's current rate of $0.2833/kWh, here is what an average 8 kW residential solar system delivers in savings. These figures assume a system cost of $3.10/W with no federal tax credit (expired Dec 2025), 1,200 kWh/kW annual production, and 0.4% annual panel degradation.
$2,720
8 kW system at current rate
9.1 years
Cash purchase, no ITC
$93,794
3% annual rate escalation
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