[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Refrigerators

[Lawrence Lile]

Well, you can go with any regular (maytag, whirlpool etc.) brand's
energy star, and get what has now become standard efficiency. 

Sunfrost has a bunch of super-efficiency, or even nonelectric models if
you want the best.  Plan to spend 5X what a regular maytag might cost
you.  If you are off the grid, these make sense because you avoid the
cost of a really expensive solar array just to keep your food cold.
They may not make so much sense if you are on the grid, at least for my
nickel.  

Another off-grid nonelectric option is a used propane fridge out of an
RV.  A friend of mine bought two of these at an auction, he is off the
grid and it really made a lot of sense.  Used, these things go for a
song.  

Lawrence Lile, PE, LEED AP
Project Solutions Engineering

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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Tim Vireo
Keating
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Any suggestions on the most eco and efficient fridges?

tim keating
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