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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, the other side of the equation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions could be as high as 50%, which is wonderful news for the planet. Energy Star rated refrigerators use 40% less energy than the pre-1993 models and 15% less than a 2001 model. Energy Star’s figures are very similar to the EPA’s. As well as.