Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $100 per month.
Per hour
$0.83
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.30
4 hours/day
Per month
$100
608 kWh
Per year
$1,205
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.65 | $50.16 | $602 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.30 | $100 | $1,205 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $6.60 | $201 | $2,409 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool heater (heat pump) in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.30 per day, $100 per month, or $1,205 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $100 per month here versus $114 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.