What Does It Cost to Run a Pool Pump in Alaska?
EIA data for , updated · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Running a pool pump in Alaska costs about $105.88 a month — $1288.16 a year — at the state's average rate of 29.41 ¢/kWh. That's roughly $492.75 a year more than a household paying the national average pays for the exact same pool pump. The estimate assumes a typical 1,500-watt pool pump running 8 hours/day, at the all-in average rate (delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees already included; locally billed taxes vary by area).
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average wattage assumption | 1,500 W |
| Typical usage assumption | 8 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 360.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $105.88 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1288.16 |
Pool Pump cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, a pool pump in Alaska costs $40.50 more a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does a pool pump use?
A pool pump draws roughly 500-2,500 W; we use 1,500 watts running 8 hours/day. That comes to 12.0 kWh a day — 360.0 kWh a month, or 4380.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts a pool pump uses.
Pool pumps are among the highest-consumption household appliances because they run for many hours daily during the swimming season. Variable-speed pumps can significantly reduce cost. Alaska prices that energy at 29.41 ¢/kWh, against a 18.16 ¢/kWh national average.
Pool Pump operating cost estimate in Alaska
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.50 kWh | $0.44 |
| Per day | 12.0 kWh | $3.53 |
| Per month | 360.0 kWh | $105.88 |
| Per year | 4380.0 kWh | $1288.16 |
These figures use the all-in average rate. Your actual bill can run higher when separately billed taxes, seasonal pricing, and fixed monthly fees apply.
What changes the cost the most?
Two things move this number: your state's rate, which you can't change, and how hard the appliance works, which you often can. For a pool pump, that mostly comes down to single-speed vs variable-speed, pool volume, daily runtime hours.
Using yours more lightly or heavily than our assumption? The state calculator and usage-cost pages below model your exact scenario at the same rate.
For calculator-style comparisons, use the Pool Pump calculator in Alaska to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool pump in Alaska?
At 8 hours/day and the state average rate of 29.41 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $105.88 a month.
Does this estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
Yes — the all-in average rate already includes delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Where else can I compare this appliance?
See the appliance comparison guide, or the Alaska bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Alaska
- Alaska electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Alaska
- Alaska electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Alaska electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Average electric bill in Alaska — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Alaska household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
- Knowledge profile for Alaska — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Alaska electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Alaska — State electricity inflation analysis
- Alaska electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 400 kWh cost in Alaska — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 300 kWh in Alaska — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 250 kWh in Alaska — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Alaska electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Alaska — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Alaska — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Alaska — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Alaska
- Alaska electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Alaska vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Alaska vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Alaska electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Alaska electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Alaska — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Alaska electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Alaska — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. EIA data for August 2026, updated Oct 28, 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.