BLACK+DECKER BDA12GLAS: $66 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 312 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $66 a year and $656 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
312 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$66
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$656
Efficiency rank
1,874 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 12.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 14.0 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 347 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | March 24, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $15 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha PAR RD RDTM116WE | 311 | $65 |
| Elisii DERTM115**1 | 311 | $65 |
| Elisii DERTM115WW1 | 311 | $65 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1226AB | 311 | $65 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1226AV | 311 | $65 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1226AW | 311 | $65 |
| Insignia NS-RTM12SS7 | 311 | $65 |
| Midea HD-423FW | 311 | $65 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology