EPA Strengthens Energy Star Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements
Connected Features Are Encouraged
Under the new standards, Energy Star-certified refrigerators and freezers will use at least 10 percent less energy than models meeting 2014 federal minimum-efficiency standards.
According to a statement from the EPA, “If all refrigerators and freezers sold in the United States were to meet the updated requirements, energy cost savings would grow to more than $890 million each year and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of those from more than 1 million vehicles. Additionally, by recycling an old refrigerator and replacing it with a new Energy Star-certified refrigerator, consumers can save from $150 to $1,100 on energy costs over the product’s lifetime.”