Coastal storms and long cold snaps both threaten New Hampshire's power supply, so a backup system here should handle multi-day outages in freezing weather. Use this page to find installers by city, check a license with the New Hampshire Electricians' Board, and see what to ask before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving New Hampshire
We're still vetting installers in New Hampshire. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in New Hampshire: What to Know
Outages and the New Hampshire Grid
Of the weather hazards that most often cut power, hurricanes cost New Hampshire the most: about $41 million in expected losses a year in FEMA's National Risk Index, ahead of tornadoes and cold waves. Hurricane losses are highest in Hillsborough County.
Utilities
Eversource serves much of New Hampshire, along with Unitil, Liberty Utilities and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative.
Incentives and Utility Programs
Battery incentives change often, and many are run by individual utilities. Before you size a system, ask Eversource, Unitil, Liberty Utilities or the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative about battery, demand-response or export-rate programs. DSIRE (dsireusa.org) also tracks state and utility incentives.
Checking an Installer's License
New Hampshire licenses master and journeyman electricians through the Electricians' Board in the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Ask for your installer's master electrician license number and verify it with the OPLC.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical permits and inspections are handled town by town, so check with your town's building or code enforcement office.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in New Hampshire? Ask for the license number and check it with the New Hampshire Electricians' Board.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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New Hampshire Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in New Hampshire?
Are there New Hampshire incentives for home batteries?
How do home batteries handle cold weather?
Lithium batteries charge more slowly in freezing temperatures, and many models protect themselves by limiting charging. Indoor or garage placement, or models with built-in heating, help. Your installer will advise on placement.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the New Hampshire Electricians' Board, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
