Energy Star-Qualified Refrigerators

When appliance shopping, give serious consideration to Energy Star models.

Energy Star is a program that promotes the use of energy-efficient products including home appliances such as refrigerators. Energy Star-qualified refrigerators are refrigerators that meet energy efficiency guidelines set by Energy Star.

Significance

Refrigerators that earn the Energy Star qualification are considerably more energy-efficient than other refrigerators. Energy Star-qualified refrigerators are required to use 20% less energy than models not labeled with the blue Energy Star logo.

Benefits

Refrigerators can consume a significant amount of energy, so using an efficient refrigerator can reduce energy costs. According to Energy Star, installing a new qualified refrigerator can save over $100 a year on electricity bills.

Considerations

The production of electricity is responsible for the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which are commonly believed to contribute to climate change. Taking steps to reduce energy consumption can potentially reduce the amount of greenhouses gases emitted.

References

• Energy Star: Refrigerators