Operator’s guide to energy efficient indoor public pool operations

This guide for pool technicians outlines the most important steps to optimize energy use in a public pool facility in Minnesota. The guide details 15 operational checks that identify no-cost and moderate-cost changes that on-site staff and/or a contractor can make without major equipment upgrades. 

The recommended actions are conservative to ensure that pool and space conditions are not negatively impacted. Some operational checks could lead to the implementation of items that are eligible for traditional utility equipment rebates, while others may be rebated through a utility recommissioning program, behavioral change program, operator training program, or other progressive program design.