Variable-Speed Pool Pump Energy Cost Calculator
Energy-efficient multi-speed pump that adjusts flow rate, using up to 80% less energy.
Power Draw
800W
watts
Annual kWh
1,152
avg usage
Annual Cost
$150
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.82 tons
carbon impact
Variable-Speed Pool Pump Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.83
Monthly Cost
$12.48
Annual Cost
$150
Lifetime Cost
$1,797
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 20% vs standard models
~$30/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 25% more energy
~$37/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Run at lowest effective speed
- ✓Program schedules for filtration needs
- ✓Pair with automation system
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable-Speed Pool Pump (current) | 800W | 1,152 | $150 |
| Pool Pump | 2,000W | 2,880 | $374 |
Variable-Speed Pool Pump Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$1,500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$150
Lifespan 12 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$1,797
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$3,297
Variable-Speed Pool Pump Energy FAQ
Variable-Speed Pool Pump Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a variable-speed pool pump does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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