Somersworth Community Power- February 1st Rates Announced
Here are some key notes and information pertaining to the new rate period beginning February 1, 2026.
For customers in territories where Eversource distributes power (Somersworth)
The CPCNH (Somersworth Community Power) “Granite Basic” rate for residential and small commercial customers will be 14.663 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from Feb 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026.
Eversource's default fixed rate for this same period will be 11.303 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from Feb 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026.
Somersworth Community Power will be 3.36 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) more expensive than Eversource.
What is the CPCNH explanation for rate differential?
According to CPCNH rates are based upon its cost of service, including a community reserve adder sufficient to retire financing obligations in calendar year 2026. Retiring financing obligations and building community reserves will position local programs (Somersworth Community Power) through CPCNH to advance their competitiveness for years to come. Some utility rates include partial adders to collect prior period losses, while some losses are deferred for collection in future periods.
Why are electric rates increasing?
In addition to the factors addressed above, electricity rates are scheduled to increase for utilities and suppliers across New Hampshire. The electricity market is driven by factors such as the regional and global price of natural gas and other fossil fuels, availability of fuel and electricity supply, customer demand, and weather events. New England’s electricity market is heavily dependent on the price of natural gas, which is driven by global market trends and can react with volatility to geopolitical events around the world.
Can I switch back to Eversource as my default Energy supplier from CPCNH (Somersworth Community Power)?
Yes, Somersworth Community Power customers may opt-out at any time.
If I switch back to Eversource, what type of rate will I be charged?
You will be placed on a monthly variable rate (rate changes each month) through July 31, 2026
-if you switch back during February, you will begin paying the utility's variable rate in March.
If I switch back to Eversource, and want to switch back to Somersworth Community Power again in a future rate period, is it automatic?
No, you will need to pro-actively OPT-IN to Somersworth Community Power again.
How do I OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of Somersworth Community Power?
Visit the Somersworth Community Power program web site: communitypowernh.gov/somersworth or call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR)
If I opt out from CPCNH who will my supplier be?
If you contact CPCNH and ask to opt out, you will then default to your electric utility’s supply rate. If you wish to have someone other than your utility provide the supply, you will want to contact that electrical supplier and they will make the change to opt out on your behalf.
To view other providers of electrical supply for your utility go to this state website to shop electric supply rates: https://www.energy.nh.gov/ENGYApps/CEPS/Residential.aspx.
What can I expect if I call?
The phone call will take between five and ten minutes:
- You will be able to speak with a person, who you will need to access the customer account number on your utility bill.
- The operator will take some time to confirm the contact information on your account.
- After you make your request to opt-out, you will be asked for your reason.
- If you request to Opt-out of Somersworth Community Power, they will advise that it may take a billing cycle or two to take effect.
- They will offer you a confirmation e-mail
What can I expect if I “opt-out” using the website (communitypowernh.gov/somersworth)?
The experience of opting out is much quicker via the website. With your account number in hand, this can be done in significantly less than five minutes.
- You will need your account number
- You will need to select “opt out" - Opting out will leave you receiving your supply via the utility companies supply offering and rates; if you want to go to another supplier contact them directly and they will make the change on your behalf. To view other providers of electrical supply for your utility go to this state website to shop electric supply rates: https://www.energy.nh.gov/ENGYApps/CEPS/Residential.aspx.
3. The website will notify you of a confirmation to be sent out and guidance on effective date.