Keeping electric use down during peak demand hours (especially in the summer months) helps to keep electric rates in line by reducing the need to build new power plants.

In exchange for shifting the energy needs of pool pumps throughout the City to occur during off-peak hours, when overall energy demands are less, Riverside Public Utilities offers residential electric customers with in-ground pools a $5 monthly billing credit.

Who is eligible for the Pool Pump Billing Credit Program?

Any residential electric customer served by Riverside Public Utilities who has a permanent in-ground swimming pool and the appropriate pump, motor, filter and timer equipment is eligible to participate in this billing credit program.

Above ground pools, empty pools, or stand-alone spas are NOT ELIGIBLE to receive a billing credit. Additionally, commercial and public swimming pools are NOT ELIGIBLE, due to health regulations that require them to run pump motors when pools are in use, including on-peak hours. Other programs to help reduce electric costs for commercial pool owners may be discussed with RPU staff.

When are Off-Peak hours?

Off-Peak hours are between 10:01 p.m. and 11:59 a.m.

During this time is when you want to set your pool pump’s automatic timer equipment to operate your pool’s cleaning cycle.

How do I participate in the Pool Pump Billing Credit Program?

First, set your pool pump’s cleaning cycle to run between 10:01 p.m. and 11:59 a.m.

Note: Only operate your pool pump for as long as is required by your manufacturer to keep your pool clean. DO NOT run pumps the entire off-peak time.

Next, fill out and sign the Pool Pump – Billing Credit Program Application Form and send it in to:

Riverside Public Utilities Programs & Services
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501

All Pool Pump Billing Credit participants agree to allow Riverside Public Utilities the right to inspect their pool's automatic timers for the proper settings on any weekday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For additional questions, please call Programs & Services at (951) 826-5485.

Pool Pump Billing Credit Program Guidelines

• Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
• Applicant must be a Riverside Public Utilities residential electric customer. Only one billing credit per eligible household.
• Swimming pool must be a permanent fixture with a permanently installed pump, motor, filter, and automatic timer that controls the operation of the pump. The pump's motor must be rated at a minimum of three-quarters horsepower. 
• Note: Above ground pools, empty pools, or stand-alone spas are not eligible to receive billing credit.
• Qualifying customers must reset pool's automatic timers so that the pumps do not operate between noon and 10 p.m.
• Participants agree to allow Riverside Public Utilities the right to inspect their pool's automatic timers for the proper settings any weekday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• All General Program Guidelines apply.