Community Power sets new rates, effective Aug. 1

posted on 7/6/2026

The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) announced its default “Granite Basic” residential electricity supply rate for Dover customers at 14.949 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), effective Aug. 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. The new rate is a 0.286-cent increase, or 1.95% above the current 14.663-cent kWh rate. 

The coalition’s board of directors adopted the new rates at its June 26 meeting based on CPCNH’s cost of service, noting in its announcement that the rate “adjustment reflect higher energy supply costs associated with wholesale market conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts and increased demand during the past winter.”

Community Power’s Granite Basic provides 25.2% of renewable energy content. They also offer Granite Plus, with 33% renewable content, Clean 50 with 50% renewable content, and Clean 100, which provides 100% of energy from renewable sources. The kWh rates for the Aug. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 are as follows: Granite Basic at 14.949, Granite Plus at 15.349, Clean 50 at 16.049, and Clean 100 at 18.049.

Executive Director Henry Herndon wrote in a June 29 letter to the CPCNH Board of Directors that Community Power has recovered from a negative reserve balance and returned to a net positive reserve accrual position; the non-profit has also completed an internal reorganization.

“With recovery and reorganization complete, CPCNH enters the second half of 2026 focused not on stabilization, but on strategic execution to improve our competitive position,” Herndon stated. "Our priorities include enhancing portfolio flexibility and performance, evaluating municipal energy prepay bond opportunities, strengthening reserves and liquidity, and advancing initiatives that improve long-term value for Members and customers.”

Eversource, the utility provider for Dover residents and businesses, will increase its default electricity supply rate 23.89% to 14.009 cents per kWh, up 2.706 cents from its current 11.303 cent rate.

In addition to electricity supply rates, there is an electricity delivery rate component that is charged to all energy customers by the utility provider, regardless of a customer’s energy supplier. For most customers, this charge is slightly more than half of their monthly electric bill.

Dover’s energy customers may choose which firm supplies their electricity, including Dover Community Power, third-party options, and the utility provider, Eversource. The New Hampshire Department of Energy has a webpage to help customers shop for competitive energy power suppliers.

To opt in, out, or select a Community Power option with more renewable energy content, customers can:

• Use Community Power’s online portal
• Call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR) or email Info@CommunityPowerNH.gov

Please note that it may take one to two billing cycles to reflect the change. To complete the change, customers will need their Eversource account number

About Community Power

The Community Power program is authorized under state law RSA 53:E. It allows municipalities and counties to aggregate retail electric customers to “access to competitive markets for supplies of electricity and related energy services” on a voluntary basis. The program is self-funded through revenues generated by participating customers and does not use taxpayer funds to cover program expenses.

Since launching in early 2023, Community Power has introduced more competition and product options to an increasing number of electric customers in New Hampshire. Customers can easily choose from options including 33%, 50%, or 100% renewable energy on a month-to-month basis and can move between Community Power, utility supply options, and third-party providers.