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Replace your refrigerator with an energy efficient model
Replace your refrigerator with an energy efficient model, energy efficient refrigerators use about 25% less energy than traditional refrigerators. This can save you about $75 per year on your energy bill. When choosing a new refrigerator, look for the Energy Star label.
What You Need to Do
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Step 1Visit our equipment marketplace or go to an appliance vendor with a wide range of energy-saving refrigerators and replace your refrigerator.
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Step 2Be sure to select an energy-efficient replacement.
Recommendation:
ENERGY STAR
FAQ
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How do products qualify for ENERGY STAR®? What does it mean?ENERGY STAR® is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Products can earn the ENERGY STAR® label by meeting the energy efficiency requirements set forth in ENERGY STAR® product specifications. ENERGY STAR® qualified products use as much as 50% less energy than standard products.
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Where can I find ENERGY STAR® products?You can search for ENERGY STAR® products across many major retailers (e.g. Best Buy, Amazon) and find the best deals. You can compare the total cost of owning a product, which includes both the upfront cost as well as the ongoing costs of operating the product (at your utility rate / usage).
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
