Pool Pumps / District of Columbia
Cost to run a pool pump in District of Columbia
A typical ENERGY STAR pool pump costs about $89.97 a year to run in District of Columbia, or $7.50 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 25.98 cents per kWh (August 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $89.97
- Over ten years
- $900 today’s price
- Price in District of Columbia
- 25.98 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 395 current ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps (346 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home. For this product the yearly kWh is our estimate from ENERGY STAR’s listed power, assuming 8 hours a day at its low-speed setting, every day of the year.
By type of pool pump
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Ground (Self-Priming) Pool Filter Pump | 321 | 343 | $89.09 | $7.42 | $54.09 to $124.50 |
| Above-Ground (Non-Self-Priming) Pool Filter Pump | 74 | 444 | $115.30 | $9.61 | $47.26 to $296.54 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia’s average residential price is 59% above the median US state, ranking 9 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical pool pump would cost $44.05 a year in Nevada, the cheapest state, and $163.38 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months District of Columbia’s price rose 12.0%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at District of Columbia’s price:
- CMI REV-VS (in-ground (self-priming) pool filter pump): 208 kWh a year, about $54.09 in District of Columbia
- FLOWORKS SPP1515VS (above-ground (non-self-priming) pool filter pump): 182 kWh a year, about $47.26 in District of Columbia
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all pool pumps by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a pool pump in District of Columbia?
A typical ENERGY STAR pool pump (the median of 395 current listings, 346.3 kWh a year) costs about $89.97 a year, or $7.50 a month, at District of Columbia's average residential price of 25.98 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $89.09 (in-ground (self-priming) pool filter pump) to $115.30 (above-ground (non-self-priming) pool filter pump).
Is electricity expensive in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's average residential price is 25.98 cents per kWh (August 2026, EIA), 59% above the median state and 9 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical pool pump would cost $44.05 a year in Nevada, the cheapest state, and $163.38 in Hawaii.
Will my pool pump cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any pool pump page for a closer number.