An ENERGY STAR® certified pool pump can run at different speeds and be programmed to match the pool operation with its appropriate pool pump speed. ENERGY STAR® pool pumps can pay for themselves in less than 2 years.

Upgrading to a high-efficiency pool heater that is more than 89% efficient can save up to 42% of annual pool heating costs.

Some hot tubs simply lose much of the energy they consume, especially older models. Running costs are higher in cold climates, if the hot tub has little or poor insulation, and/or are heated for a lot of the time. Lower your hot tub temperature to 100°F to save even more energy.

Electric pool heaters are much more expensive to run than gas pool heaters - particularly for pools with poor insulation, located in cold climates, and/or heated continually.

Electric hot tubs are much more expensive to run than gas ones - particularly for hot tubs with poor insulation, located in cold climates, and/or in continual use. Lower your hot tub temperature to 100°F to save even more energy.

Pool heaters, both gas and electric, can be more expensive to run than solar pool heaters. This is especially true of older and lower cost models, and the running cost difference is much more significant in pools in cold climates, those with little or poor insulation, and/or those that are heated for a lot of the time.

Hot tubs typically waste a lot of energy producing heat. The higher the hot tub temperature, the more energy waste. Even reducing the temperature a few degrees will reduce waste and costs.

Hot tubs typically waste a lot of energy producing heat. Hot tubs that are maintained at 'ready' temperatures continuously waste heat throughout the day. By only raising the temperature an hour before use, and maintaining that temperature during use, energy waste and costs can be dramatically reduced.

Solar pool covers minimize water evaporation and significantly reduce heat loss, while capturing significant heat from sunshine. Pools with solar covers will both raise the temperature of the pool themselves (often by tens of degrees), and retain the energy of any pool heater in use (thereby saving on any associated heating costs).

The higher the pool temperature, the more heat loss and energy waste; a few degrees makes a difference.