According to the U.S. Department of Energy, today’s refrigerators use much less energy than older models. With an Energy Star-qualified refrigerator, you can maximize your energy and dollar savings without sacrificing the features you want. In fact, a fridge from the 1970s uses four times more energy than a new Energy Star-qualified qualified model.

Slash your energy bills - Energy Star-qualified refrigerators are required by the U.S. Department of Energy to use 20 percent less energy than models not labeled with the Energy Star logo. Choose a new qualified model rather than a non-qualified model and cut your energy bills by $165 during the lifetime of your fridge.

Replace your old fridge for bigger savings - If you still have a fridge from the 1980s, replace it with an Energy Star model and save more than $100 each year on your utility bills. Replace a fridge from the 1970s and save nearly $200 each year. Use the Energy Star Savings Calculator here to find out exactly how much money you’ll save by replacing your existing refrigerator.

Get the latest features - You can find the Energy Star label on the most advanced refrigerators in a variety of designs, including French-door, side-by-side, bottom-mount freezer, and top-mount freezer. Many qualified refrigerators use specific drawer designs and improved temperature controls to keep your food fresher, longer.

Protect the environment - Nearly 70 percent of U.S. electricity is generated with coal and natural gas, which release greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Energy Star-qualified refrigerators use less energy and help us reduce our impact on the environment.