Most Energy Efficient Hot Tubs

HotSpring Portable Spas

• HotSpring Portable Spas (hotspring.com) earned the 2008 ENVY award for the top energy efficient hot tub design. All the models manufactured by the company meet the standards set by the California Energy Commission, which are some of the strictest in the country. Some energy efficient features on this hot tub include a SilentFlo 5000 circulation pump, dimmer controlled LED light and polyurethane foam.

Montana Soft Tubs

• Montana Softubs (montanasoftubs.com) also meets the guidelines set forth by the California Energy Commission. According to their website, they were the only hot tub company that didn't need to make any modifications to their models to meet these standards. Environment friendly features on the hot tub include the Ozone Water Sanitation System, SmartChip Power Mounting System and high-density insulated cover. The Ozone Water Sanitation System reduces the amount of chemicals needed to make the hot tub sanitary.

Bullfrog Spas

• Bullfrog Spas (bullfrogspas.com) incorporates new technology into their hot tubs to make them energy efficient. Again, the hot tubs manufactured by the company meet the California Energy Commission's guidelines and feature the EnergySave design and JetPack Technology. The EnergySave design prevents heat from escaping through insulation, while JetPack Technology recycles the heat by keeping the plumbing in the hot water.

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs

• From the cover to the controls, the hot tubs made by Jacuzzi Hot Tubs (jacuzzihottubs.com) focuses on energy efficiency and meets California Energy Commission guidelines. While the cover has a high density foam, the programmable circulation pump transfers heat from the motor to the water. Also, the J-1000 Control helps reduce energy costs based on personal use.