Colorado Replaces Inefficient Fridges

March 2003

Low-income customers are replacing their old, inefficient refrigerators with energy-efficient models through Energy $aving Partners, a Colorado program administered by OEMC. The program's goal is to install approximately 1,400 replacement refrigerators in the homes of eligible customers, primarily single-family residences, over a 12-month period.

Eligible customers will be offered a new, white, 15-, 18-, or 22-cubic-foot non-CFC refrigerator, which is approximately 10% more energy efficient than the current federal standard. To qualify, customers must agree to have an Energy $aving Partners agency determine if it is cost effective to replace their refrigerator and agree to have their existing refrigerator permanently removed from their home. All removed refrigerators will be recycled.

Whirlpool Corporation was the successful bidder to provide, install and recycle the refrigerators. Energy $aving Partners also receives funds from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Xcel Energy, and the Colorado Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.