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  Refrigerators: Green buying guide 1/09

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Refrigerator Energy Calculator

Compare two new refrigerators

First Model Information

1. Pick a refrigerator from the list of models we have tested:



OR
2. Enter the kwh/hr and price information from a model not rated. You'll find that information on the refrigerator's yellow Energy Guide sticker. You may also find that information on the manufacturer's Web site.

Enter kwh/yr:
Enter price($):

3. Optional:If you expect a manufacturer's rebate for purchasing this model, enter that figure below:
Enter rebate($):

4. Optional: If you know your electricity cost($/kwh), enter it here. You can find it on your most recent utility bill. Otherwise we will use the national average rate for electricity, which is currently $0.0981 per kilowatt-hour:
Enter energy cost($):

Second Model Information

1. Pick a refrigerator from the list of models we have tested:


OR
2. Enter the kwh/hr and price information from a model not rated. You'll find that information on the refrigerator's yellow Energy Guide sticker. You may also find that information on the manufacturer's Web site.
Enter kwh/yr:
Enter price($):

3. Optional: If you expect a manufacturer's rebate for purchasing this model, enter that figure below:
Enter rebate($):

4. Optional: If you know your electricity cost($/kwh), enter it here. You can find it on your most recent utility bill. Otherwise we will use the national average rate for electricity, which is currently $0.0981 per kilowatt-hour:
Enter energy cost($):



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