Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $143 per month.
Per hour
$1.17
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$4.70
4 hours/day
Per month
$143
608 kWh
Per year
$1,716
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.35 | $71.44 | $858 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $4.70 | $143 | $1,716 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $9.40 | $286 | $3,431 |
New Jersey 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 Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $4.70 per day, $143 per month, or $1,716 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $143 per month here versus $114 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.