8 June 2008
An old fridge is not only bad for the environment, but it’s also bad for your wallet. In order to help you choose the greenest fridge for your cash, the most energy-efficient 25 percent of fridges will carry the blue Energy Star mark. Energy Star is an independent, international benchmark for energy efficiency and will allow those looking to purchase a new fridge the ability to recognise the one which is the most energy efficient.
Through choosing an Energy Star fridge, consumers will be able to save power and money as well as benefit the environment. By simply replacing an average 10 year old fridge, you could save up to $100 a year, with an additional 30% saving if it’s an Energy Star fridge.
“Many old fridges are more than 15 years old, very inefficient, and research suggests up to one in six are faulty. This means they’re using two to three times more electricity than a new one. The potential for savings is significant,” says Government Spokesperson for Energy Efficiency Jeanette Fitzsimons
To help get people to give up their old fridges the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is teaming up with Noel Leeming to provide cash incentives to get rid of your old fridge. By trading in your old fridge when you buy a new one, Noel Leeming will offer you a discount off your new purchase. These fridges are then sent off to be recycled by Fisher & Paykel.
For more information, check out the Energywise website or contact Noel Leeming.
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