I live in Round Rock Texas, and last fall I switched from TXU to "Direct Energy". The rates from the same pole are about 20% lower after the switch.
Also see my post in this section about 2 speed motors. Upgrading to a 2 speed motor will have a fast payback period. Just increase your pump on time to move the same volume of water every day. Look at the curves on competitive pumps. Lowering the pump backpressure at low speed helps the water flow better, so the GPM reduction at low speed is not nearly as dramatic as the speed reduction of your electric meter.
Use high speed for extra skimmer suction, bottom feeders, vacuuming, but not every day.
Just pay attention to the low speed priming issue.
I think that this 2 speed motor idea is as big a secret as using bleach, borox, and baking soda as compared to a dump truck full of chemicals ($$$$) from the pool store.
Jim
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