The swimming pool pump is one of the most significant energy consumers in a pool owner’s home — and probably the second-largest contributor to energy costs. To help pool owners lower their energy bills and protect the environment by reducing their carbon footprint, the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Dedicated Purpose Pool Pump regulations have gone into effect in July 2021. What does this mean for pool owners? Perhaps you need to upgrade your swimming pool pump to a variable-speed pump.

Why Are Pool Pumps Now Required To Be Variable Speed?

Because pool pump regulations are changing, only more energy-efficient variable speed pumps can meet the new energy efficiency standards implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy. Variable speed pumps feature more than one flow setting, allowing pool owners to save 40 to 80 percent on energy costs while maintaining the pool clean. Therefore, switching from a single-speed pump to a variable-speed pump offers the highest potential for pool owners to save on operating costs. There are currently 10.7 million swimming pools in the United States, 10.4 million of which are residential, according to the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. As such, private swimming pool owners stand to gain considerable savings from the new Dedicated Purpose Pool Pump regulations.

In addition to annual usage savings, some utility companies in many U.S. states offer incentives for replacing non-compliant pool pumps, such as significant rebates for pool owners who purchase energy-efficient pool pumps. Some pool pump rebates in California can even be as high as $1,000. Even if you don’t reside in California, updating your pool pump to a more efficient model is a great way to bring your pool system in line with new federal regulations.

How Do the DPPP Regulations Affect Pool Equipment Manufacturers?

Following the enactment of this new national law, pool owners across the United States have started switching over to variable-speed pumps. Pool equipment manufacturers are gearing up to design and manufacture energy-efficient products in response, enabling pool owners to operate their pools effectively.

By far, multi-speed pumps are emerging as the fastest-growing segment of the pool products market. Many major brands are working to create more intelligent and energy-efficient pool pumps that meet the new energy efficiency standards. On multi-speed pool pumps, the best option is an inverter pool pump. Not only much quieter than a single-speed pump, but an inverter pool pump also allows for automatic and intelligent adjustment of flow rates, making it a cost-effective solution for keeping pool water circulating efficiently.

At the just concluded Piscine Global Europe 2022 swimming pool exhibition in Lyon, France, Aquagem’s 15 times energy-saving InverPro inverter pool pump powered by InverSilence® technology attracted a large number of visitors from all over the world. Many visitors were amazed by its modern design, ultra silence, and intelligent control. Some pool pros predict that there will be a rise in the market demand for inverter pool pumps, particularly in light of the energy crisis. Inverter technology for pool pumps will be a pivotal solution for a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. As the creator of the first full-inverter pool pump, Aquagem is proud to deliver the most energy-saving and intelligent pool solutions to global users through continuous innovation.

Conclusion

Going green is more than a trendy buzzword. Rising energy costs and social awareness are forcing us all to do something for the planet and each other. The Everything Under The Sun Expo, organized by the FSPA (Florida Swimming Pool Association), has been bringing the pool and spa industry together for over 50 years. Aquagem would like to utilize this opportunity to meet with more pool professionals across North America. At the Expo, Aquagem will showcase the newest 20 times energy-saving water-cooling inverter pool pump, alongside many other energy-saving and intelligent pool innovations and solutions.

Stop by booth #937 on 24-25 February 2023 to explore the innovative technologies and the new upgrades to the pool experience created by Aquagem.