Leading New Hampshire to a clean and sustainable future
In 2022, the Durham Town Council adopted the Durham Community Power Plan.
We are now putting that plan to action to create short- and long-term benefits for our energy users.
To contact customer service, call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR)
How Community Power Works
Durham 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 Eversource, or from 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
Durham Community Power purchases electricity from the sources you choose.
Delivery
Eversource delivers the electricity using the same power line infrastructure and billing mechanisms.
Community
Durham Energy Customers save money and have the power to choose new rates and 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.
Durham 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.
Electricity Supply Choices
Energy users in Durham can select which energy choice works best for them.
Use the portal or call us at 1-866-603-POWR to choose your power option, or to opt out, and have your Eversource account number handy so we can easily process your selection.
February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Residential, General Service, Outdoor Lighting
*Based on usage of 650 kWh per month
Mid-sized Commercial Customers
The table below shows our Durham Community Power monthly variable rates for Primary General Service customers (Class GV) compared to Eversource's supply rate in ¢ per kWh:
Note that variable rates shown for Eversource are charged by the utility based on the amount of electricity you use within each calendar month, whereas variable rates for Community Power are charged starting on the date within each month when Eversource reads your electricity meter. Refer to our FAQs for more details.
Exceptions to Automatic Enrollment
Certain customer groups, will NOT be automatically enrolled in Durham Community Power including:
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Customers buying electricity from a third-party supplier.
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NH Electric Co-op Customers
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Net Metered customers.
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Large General Service, Backup Service, and Commercial & Industrial electric vehicle charging station customers (Eversource rate classes Class LG, B, EV-2).
If one of these exceptions applies to you, contact us to discuss your options or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Why Customers Choose Community Power
COMPETITIVE AND STABLE RATES
Our energy supply rate is lower than the distribution utilities' supply rates.
CLEAN ENERGY OPTIONS
You have the option to buy renewable and carbon free power.
INVESTING IN COMMUNITY
We are designed to enable member towns to develop innovative local energy projects and programs.
LOCAL CONTROL
You have a say in what your energy future will look like.
Community Representation
Durham joined dozens of other New Hampshire cities and towns to create our own locally accountable nonprofit power agency — Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire.
The Town of Durham appoints representatives to the Coalition to oversee the agency's governance and finances. Meet our Member Representatives!
Todd Selig
Member Representative
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Administrator, Town of Durham
Steve Holmgren
Board Director
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Member Outreach and Engagement Committee
Durham Energy 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:
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1-866-603-7697 (POWR)
