New Hampshire's 1996 electric industry restructuring legislation authorized the creation of a system benefits charge (SBC) to support energy efficiency programs and energy assistance programs for low-income residents. The total base SBC is calculated by adding together the energy efficiency component of the charge, the low-income component, and the lost base revenue component.
The energy efficiency component charges for Eversource, Liberty Utilities, Unitil, and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative for 2024-2026 are: $0.00577/kWh (2024), $0.00603/kWh (2025), $0.00619/kWh (2026)
The Lost Base Revenue (LBR) component varies by utility and was added to the SBC in 2017. Below are the estimated LBR