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Pump Up Your Energy Savings With Efficient Equipment

Pool Pumps

Any pool owner knows that they consume a lot of energy. If you’re using a standard single-speed pool pump to circulate clean, clear water, you can cut your energy use in half if you upgrade to an energy efficient, two-speed or variable-speed pool pump. Plus, two-speed and variable-speed pool pumps are more durable, quieter to run, and offer better performance and water filtration.

Two-speed pool pumps offer the choice of a higher speed for increased water flow and a lower speed for filtration. Meanwhile variable-speed pool pumps offer multiple speeds for a variety of applications including cleaning, filtering and heating. You could save even more with a programmable, variable-speed pump that allows custom programming to adjust the operating speed for each function. Look for ENERGY STAR® certified pool pumps to find the most energy-efficient equipment.

The size of your pool pump also matters. It costs less to run a pump with a smaller motor for a longer period, so select the right size for your needs. 

Pool Heaters

Pool owners can leverage clean energy to keep their pool heated while saving on energy consumption.

Solar pool heaters can be connected to an existing pool pump or installed as an all-in-one system. They work by pumping water from the pool through solar collectors, also known as thermal solar panels. Since they generate heat from the sun, you’ll only pay for the electricity to run your pool pump.

A heat pump pool heater is another energy-efficient option to consider. This all-electric equipment transfers heat from the outdoors into the water and offer excellent efficiency when heating when the outdoor air is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer. Although heat pump pool heaters cost more than gas pool heaters, they have significantly lower operating costs, especially for homes that have on-site solar systems.

Additional Energy-Saving Opportunities

Explore additional ways to save energy at home.

  • Residential Energy Assessment : Getting a no-cost home energy assessment can help identify energy efficiency improvements that will lower your home energy costs.
  • Seal and Insulate Your Home : Adding air sealing and insulation can improve your home’s comfort and air quality while saving energy used for heating and cooling.
  • Home Heating and Cooling : Switching to efficient, emission-free heating and cooling can enhance home comfort and cut energy use.