Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $166 per month.
Per hour
$1.37
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$5.46
4 hours/day
Per month
$166
608 kWh
Per year
$1,993
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.73 | $82.99 | $996 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $5.46 | $166 | $1,993 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $10.92 | $332 | $3,986 |
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 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $5.46 per day, $166 per month, or $1,993 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $166 per month here versus $112 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.