Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $162 per month.
Per hour
$1.33
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$5.32
4 hours/day
Per month
$162
608 kWh
Per year
$1,942
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.66 | $80.86 | $971 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $5.32 | $162 | $1,942 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $10.64 | $323 | $3,884 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $5.32 per day, $162 per month, or $1,942 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $162 per month here versus $111 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.