Cleaner energy for a brighter future
In 2023, Stratham Town Meeting adopted the Stratham Community Power Plan
We are now putting that plan to action to create short- and long-term benefits for our energy users.
How Community Power Works
Stratham 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 Unitil Corporation, 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
Stratham Community Power purchases electricity from the sources you choose.
Delivery
Unitil delivers the electricity using the same power line infrastructure and billing mechanisms.
Community
Stratham 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.
Stratham 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 Stratham 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 Unitil account number handy so we can easily process your selection.
**If you have recently set up a new account with Unitil please call 1-866-603-7697 (POWR) to enroll in Stratham Community Power
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Residential, General Service, Outdoor Lighting
Mid-sized Commercial Customers
The table below shows our Stratham Community Power monthly variable rates for Primary General Service customers (Class GV) enrolled into Granite Basic compared to Unitil's supply rate in ¢ per kWh:
Note that variable rates shown for Unitil 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 Unitil reads your electricity meter. Refer to our FAQs for more details.
Exceptions to Automatic Enrollment
Certain customer groups, will NOT be automatically enrolled in Stratham Community Power including:
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Customers buying electricity from a third-party supplier.
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Net Metered customers.
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Large General Service, Backup Service, and Commercial & Industrial electric vehicle charging station customers
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
Stratham 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 Stratham appoints representatives to the Coalition to oversee the agency's governance and finances. Meet our Member Representatives!
Paul Deschaine
Member Representative
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Stratham Energy Commission
Charlie Case
Member Representative (Alternate)
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Stratham Energy Commission
Joe Anderson
Authorized Officer for Member Service Decisions
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Stratham Select Board
Stratham Energy Commission
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)
