Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $165 per month.
Per hour
$1.36
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$5.44
4 hours/day
Per month
$165
608 kWh
Per year
$1,986
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.72 | $82.69 | $993 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $5.44 | $165 | $1,986 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $10.88 | $331 | $3,971 |
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 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $5.44 per day, $165 per month, or $1,986 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 $165 per month here versus $114 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.