Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $92.42 per month.
Per hour
$0.76
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.04
4 hours/day
Per month
$92.42
608 kWh
Per year
$1,110
7,300 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.52 | $46.21 | $555 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.04 | $92.42 | $1,110 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $6.08 | $185 | $2,219 |
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 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.04 per day, $92.42 per month, or $1,110 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 19% below the U.S. average: $92.42 per month here versus $114 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.