Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $153 per month.
Per hour
$1.26
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$5.04
4 hours/day
Per month
$153
608 kWh
Per year
$1,840
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.52 | $76.61 | $920 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $5.04 | $153 | $1,840 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $10.08 | $306 | $3,679 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $5.04 per day, $153 per month, or $1,840 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $153 per month here versus $111 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.