Exeter customers paying more on electric bills with Community Power: Here’s why

By: Patrick Cronin

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,382

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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EXETER — A program launched with the goal of lowering electricity costs has instead left Community Power customers in Exeter paying more for the past 18 months.

The town Energy Committee told the Select Board on June 2 why rates have flipped, what to expect in the next rate period, and how residents can opt out if they choose.

Unitil’s supply rate has now beaten the Community Power Coalition of New …