GE Profile PVD28BYNI***: $159 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 758 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $159 a year and $1,593 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
758 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$159
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,593
Efficiency rank
4,609 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 27.9 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 34.4 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 794 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 1, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $79 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe CVE28DM*NC** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DM*NE** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DM*NF** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DM*NG** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DM*NH** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DP2NH** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DP2NI** | 757 | $159 |
| Cafe CVE28DP2NJ** | 757 | $159 |
- 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