Residential electricity prices in Rochester, NH in January 2026 averaged approximately 26.32 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 51% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Rochester differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in Rochester increased approximately 11%, from 23.68 ¢/kWh to 26.28 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Rochester in January 2026 averaged 18.95 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 36% more than the national average rate of 13.94 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Rochester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Rochester natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rochester (New Hampshire) increased approximately 5%, from 18.24 $/Mcf (December 2024) to 19.21 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Rochester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rochester levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Rochester, NH in Strafford County has an approximate population of 29,752. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Rochester, NH, or for other information related to utilities in Rochester, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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