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Merrimack County Community Power allows cities and towns in our county to lower electricity rates and expand renewable energy options for their customers.
Merrimack County Delegation adopted the Merrimack County Community Power Plan in 2024. Thus far, the towns of Bow, Northfield, Wilmot, and the City of Franklin have voted to join our program. Any town within the County may join Merrimack County Community Power by Select Board vote. Merrimack County Community Power webpage
To contact customer service, call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR)
Use our customer portal below to enroll, select a different renewable option, or opt-out of Community Power. Please have your utility account number handy so we can easily process your selection. If you have recently set up a new account with your utility call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR) to enroll.
CPCNH Residential Community Power Rates
Granite Basic is the default supply option for Merrimack County Community Power customers. Any resident or business in Merrimack County is welcome to participate.
To download rate tables as pdf, png or jpeg files, hover over rate table, select three dots in upper right corner, and from the options choose the download (1st option).
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
Commercial Community Power Rates
Granite Basic is the default supply option for Merrimack County Community Power customers. Any resident or business in Merrimack County is welcome to participate.
To download rate tables as pdf, png or jpeg files, hover over rate table, select three dots in upper right corner, and from the options choose the download (1st option).
Utility Default Supply Rates
To download rate tables as pdf, png or jpeg files, hover over rate table, select three dots in upper right corner, and from the options choose the download (1st option).
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
** The PUC has ordered Liberty to refile their rates and defer part of their under-collection, which will lower Liberty’s proposed rate.
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
** The PUC has ordered Liberty to refile their rates and defer part of their under-collection, which will lower Liberty’s proposed rate.
† Minimum renewable content is compliant with NH's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), RSA 362-F. Total renewable content includes the NH RPS prior to NH Dept. of Energy administrative reductions to minimum requirements due to shortage of qualifying biomass generation.
* Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
** The PUC has ordered Liberty to refile their rates and defer part of their under-collection, which will lower Liberty’s proposed rate.
How Community Power Works
Merrimack County Community Power combines the buying power of residents and businesses so that together we can achieve competitively priced electricity. Customers are always free to choose to buy power from their utility provider or another market option, by submitting notice in advance of their next utility meter read date. By accessing the power market, we can control price volatility and choose which energy sources to buy or build
Source
Merrimack County Community Power provides electricity purchased by CPCNH with a variety of renewable content options
Delivery
Your Utility delivers electricity using the same power line infrastructure and billing mechanisms.
Community
Merrimack County Energy Customers save money and have the power to choose new rates, new products, and how much electricity comes from renewable sources.
Electricity markets are changing. Customers are generating their own power and adopting new technologies that add value to our energy portfolio. Merrimack County Community Power will harness that value, and empower customers to create a more innovative and cost-effective energy future.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Why Customers Choose Community Power
LOWER COSTS
Our competitive energy supply rates average savings for customers over time.
STREAMLINED ACCESS & MINIMIZED REGULATORY BURDEN
Merrimack County shoulders administrative and regulatory approval burdens on behalf of participating towns.
NONPROFIT
Generating member-owned reserve funds to keep rates stable low over time, and to reinvest back into benefiting Merrimack County.
LOCAL CONTROL
The Coalition is managed and overseen by Member Counties, Towns and Cities. We have representatives on CPCNH Boards and Committees, ensuring our interests are represented and our voices heard.
Community Representation
Merrimack County joined dozens of other New Hampshire cities and towns to create our own locally accountable nonprofit power agency — Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire. Merrimack County towns help to oversee the Coalition's governance and finances through their representation on its Board of Directors.
Ross Cunningham
Member Representative
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Merrimack County Administrator
Jessica Reindeau
Alternate Representative
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Merrimack County Electric Aggregation Committee
COMMUNITY POWER COALITION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Through the Coalition, we tap into the advanced expertise to give customers the highest quality service, and the collective leadership required to drive important policy reforms at the state level.
Together, we are leading the way towards a more innovative and resilient energy system for the Granite State.
Contact Center
Reach out to our Contact Center to opt-in, opt-out, opt-up to cleaner power, or with any other questions or comments you may have:
Contact Center hours are weekdays, 8AM to 5PM.
CPCNH
P.O. Box 840
Concord, NH 03302
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