Pools and Spas
Pool filtration and heating account for up to 20% of a household’s annual electricity costs.
Tips on pools and spas
Good habits and tips for buying products
Your pool or spa has a significant impact on your electricity bills. Fortunately, you can reduce that impact with the right products and good habits.
Information on pool-related products
Pool timers
A timer is easy to program and helps you save by turning off your single-speed pump without sacrificing water quality.
Solar pool covers
Energy savings are significant when you use a solar pool cover on a heated pool. In the first summer alone, you’ll recoup the purchase price through electricity savings.
Efficient pool pumps
Since the pump is the heart of the pool, it is important to choose wisely.
Heat pumps
A heat pump is extremely energy efficient for heating a pool because it extracts heat from the air and transfers it to the pool water.
ENERGY STAR® certification
Discover the energy efficiency and advantages of ENERGY STAR® certified products over other products in the same category.
Calculation tools
Pool consumption calculator
Learn how much electricity is used for a pool so you can make energy-efficient choices.
Spa consumption calculator
Learn how much electricity is used for a spa so you can make energy-efficient choices. Using your spa in summer and winter can cost you more than $500 a year.
See also
Did you know?
When installing a pool or spa, you must meet certain safety standards. Make sure your setup complies with the standards.
