Payback analysis for ENERGY STAR® purchases

We've chosen to illustrate the potential savings benefits of an ENERGY STAR refrigerator because it is typically the single biggest energy consuming kitchen appliance.

You could recover the cost of a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator within 24 months and enjoy all the savings benefits thereafter. A typical home refrigerator life expectancy ranges from 14 to 19 years…so imagine all the savings you could possibly recover following your initial investment.

The likely benefits are shown in Exhibits I to III and will help you determine how quickly you can begin saving energy, money and contributing to a cleaner environment by purchasing an ENERGY STAR refrigerator. Exhibit I shows you your payback period; Exhibit II shows you the trend of rising energy costs; and Exhibit III shows you energy usage savings.

Exhibit I *
Payback - Number of months it takes to recover your cost of an ENERGY STAR refrigerator

Exhibit II *
Historical and MXenergy Projection - New York City electricity rates

Exhibit III *
Energy savings in kWh for a typical ENERGY STAR refrigerator

* Notes for the exhibits we've used:

• A typical 19 Cubic foot refrigerator with top freezer
• A cost of replacement ENERGY STAR refrigerator of $682 less $75 MXenergy rebate
• A replacement refrigerator model: GR9FHMXP Whirlpool
• Five year historical rates including cost of distribution for Residential Class customers
• Statistical projection of future electric rates based on linear regression trending
• Average usage data for current refrigerators obtained from Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center