ENERGY STAR Refrigerator Plus Recycling Program
Look for the Star! Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR Refrigerator and recycle an old, working model. You then receive a $50 rebate from your participating municipal utility through a mail-in rebate.
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators:
- are 20 percent more efficient than standard models
- replacing a fridge from the 1980s can save $100 per year in energy costs
- replacing a fridge from the 1970s can save $200 per year in energy costs
- maximize your energy dollars without sacrificing the features you want
Energy Tips
Recycle
Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Use the cold or warm water settings when possible. By switching from hot to warm, you can cut energy use in half.
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Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Kitchen
Do not run the dishwasher until you have a full load; use the air-dry feature whenever possible.
Laundry Room
Use the cold or warm water settings when possible. By switching from hot to warm, you can cut energy use in half.