Exeter Community Power

Community Power enables cities and towns to take control of their energy future, lower energy costs and, in the future, invest in local renewable energy projects such as solar arrays, EV charging stations, smart meter upgrades and battery storage.

Benefits

Local control of energy choices: Towns or a coalition of towns can choose where to purchase energy and provide options for residents and businesses.

Choice: Residents and businesses may choose among several supply options with varying amounts of renewable energy content. They may also opt out and return to Unitil’s energy supplier.

Clean Energy: Exeter Community Power’s offerings will include options with higher percentages of renewable energy at slightly higher cost.

For all your Community Power Questions, view the FAQ at the bottom of the page. Still more questions? Call The Community Power Coalition of NH at 1-866-603-POWR (7697).

**Community Power Electric Rates (CPCNH) - Effective March 3-July 31, 2025 (See Notes Regarding 2025 Rate Adj Below)**
Source/Product	Renewable Content	$ Per KWH*	Estimated Average Household Cost (Energy Supply Charge only)*
CPCNH - Clean 100	100%	13.1¢	$85/month
CPCNH - Clean 50	50%	11.1¢	$72/month
CPCNH - Granite Plus	33%	10.4¢	$68/month
CPCNH - Granite Basic	25.2%	9.7¢	$63/month
Unitil Default Rate	25.2%	8.306¢	$54/month

* Unitil continues to be the utility that delivers electricity to Exeter Customers. The “Energy Supplier Service” charge; does not include Unitil’s delivery and related charges. Estimated savings based on average residential usage to 650 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Power?

Community Power is a program that enables city, Town and county governments to pool (or aggregate) the electricity demand of their communities for the purpose of supplying electricity. A Community Power program buys and/or develops power on behalf of the residents, business, and government electricity users in its jurisdiction. The electricity will continue to be distributed over the power system currently owned and operated by Unitil.

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What is Exeter Community Power?

Exeter Community Power is the new, locally controlled electricity provider in the Town of Exeter! The Community Power Coalition of NH will provide the actual electricity, and the rates charged will replace what Unitil would have charged for the energy sources they use. Although Unitil will continue to charge you for the transmission and delivery of electricity to your home of business, the source of that electricity will be from Exeter Community Power, rather than Unitil.

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How does it work?

The short answer is that the Town of Exeter has selected the non profit Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) to purchase Exeter's electricity on the competitive energy market, rather than Unitil. CPCNH will supply that energy to Unitil who will deliver it to customers, just as it always has. In more detail, CPCNH will be buying energy in bulk on behalf of all its members, which will mean competitive rates for energy and the ability to offer optional energy mixes. Unitil will continue to be responsible for billing, maintaining the power lines and handling all new service requests and emergencies.

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Does Exeter Community Power replace Unitil?

No. Unitil continues to provide all electric delivery, billing, and power line maintenance. We only replace the electric generation services with your choice of energy product at competitive rates.

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Do I have to participate in Exeter Community Power? Can I opt out?

You get to decide! Any customer may opt out of Exeter Community Power at any time. To opt out, visit the Community Power Coalition of NH's webpage (linked below) or call 1-866-603-7697.

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Who governs and administers Exeter Community Power?

The Exeter Select Board governs Exeter Community Power. The program is administered by Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire.

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What is Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire?

Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, also known as “the Coalition,” is a public power agency, created by New Hampshire cities and towns as a non-profit on 10/1/21. The Coalition is governed by a Board of Directors of elected officials, staff, and volunteers appointed by each of our local municipal and county members, including the Town of Exeter. The Coalition provides comprehensive services to launch and operate Community Power programs.

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