Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $120 per month.
Per hour
$0.98
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.94
4 hours/day
Per month
$120
608 kWh
Per year
$1,438
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.97 | $59.89 | $719 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.94 | $120 | $1,438 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $7.88 | $240 | $2,876 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.94 per day, $120 per month, or $1,438 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $120 per month here versus $112 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.