Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $116 per month.
Per hour
$0.96
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.82
4 hours/day
Per month
$116
608 kWh
Per year
$1,394
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.06 | $697 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.82 | $116 | $1,394 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $7.64 | $232 | $2,789 |
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 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.82 per day, $116 per month, or $1,394 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $116 per month here versus $111 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.