Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 27% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $142 per month.
Per hour
$1.17
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$4.66
4 hours/day
Per month
$142
608 kWh
Per year
$1,701
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.33 | $70.83 | $850 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $4.66 | $142 | $1,701 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $9.32 | $283 | $3,402 |
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 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $4.66 per day, $142 per month, or $1,701 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 27% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $142 per month here versus $112 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.