Samsung Earns ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award for 20 Refrigeration Models in 2017
Samsung Electronics recognized for its environmentally friendly
R-600a refrigerant, which lowers energy waste and greenhouse gas
emissions
Samsung Electronics today announced that 20 models in its newest
refrigeration line have earned the coveted ENERGY STAR Emerging
Technology Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA’s ENERGY STAR program is the trusted source for energy-efficient
product labeling and consumer education. The Emerging Technology Award
recognizes products that are at the forefront of energy conservation and
climate protection.
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All 20 Samsung refrigerator models, set to be released in 2017, are
recognized for the innovative R-600a refrigerant system which meets the
EPA’s demanding performance criteria to reduce energy use and lower
greenhouse gas emissions. Samsung Electronics is the first manufacturer
to receive EPA approval to market full-sized, residential Top Mount
Freezer and French Door models using this new technology.
The EPA first awarded the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award in 2011,
and focuses on a different product category or eco-conscious theme each
year. Samsung is a two-time winner – in addition to recognition for 2017
refrigerators, the brand received the award in 2013 for its eco-friendly
DV457 clothes dryer.
The Road to Energy Savings
Samsung’s new R-600a refrigerant is naturally occurring and
climate-friendly, with no ozone depletion potential and very low Global
Warming Potential (GWP) rating. R-600a requires less work to be done by
the unit’s compressor, which not only reduces energy usage by 6.5% but
also makes the refrigerator quieter than previous models.
Samsung developed the technology ahead of planned changes to refrigerant
qualifications that EPA looks to influence by 2021. Equipped with the
advanced technology, the 2017 award-winning refrigerators met the EPA’s
new qualifications of a GWP rating below 15 while producing an energy
efficiency gain of 5 percent or higher. Additionally, the R-600a
refrigerant has been approved for use in the US market by the EPA’s
Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) Program.
“Samsung strives to meet the highest environmental standards, and we are
proud to be honored by the EPA for our innovative and eco-friendly
refrigerator product development,” said Byung-Sam Seo, President of Home
Appliances at Samsung Electronics. “The R-600a refrigerant is a
game-changer in terms of reducing energy usage, and we are proud of the
advancements we’ve made to create more environmentally responsible home
appliance products.”
In addition to being energy efficient, Samsung’s 2017 refrigeration line
delivers more choice, flexibility and connectivity for consumers today.
New internal features such as enhanced precision cooling, flexible
storage options and upgraded interior lighting are matched by updates to
exterior details like redesigned handles and premium finishes, as well
as seamless designs to fit well in any kitchen.
For more, please visit Samsung’s CES booth #15006, on Level 1 of the
Central Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 5-8, 2017.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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