Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $97.89 per month.
Per hour
$0.81
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.22
4 hours/day
Per month
$97.89
608 kWh
Per year
$1,175
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.61 | $48.94 | $588 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.22 | $97.89 | $1,175 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $6.44 | $196 | $2,351 |
New Mexico 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 Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.22 per day, $97.89 per month, or $1,175 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $97.89 per month here versus $111 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.