Smart pool pump scheduling could cut energy use by up to 50%, saving households hundreds

Summary

Australia's 1.3 million pool pumps consume significant electricity, accounting for up to 20% of a household's electricity bill. Together Energy co-founder Patrick Michel discusses how pool pumps have been an overlooked energy efficiency opportunity, with pool chemistry historically preventing run-time reductions. He argues that smart scheduling and pool management technology can cut pump operating hours by 25-50% without compromising water quality, potentially helping support a cleaner, more flexible electricity grid while saving households hundreds of dollars annually.