GE GPE12FSZ****: $66 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 314 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $66 a year and $660 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
314 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$66
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$660
Efficiency rank
1,905 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 11.9 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 14.4 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 350 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | July 15, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $15 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BDA12GLAB | 312 | $66 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDA12GLAS | 312 | $66 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDA12GLAW | 312 | $66 |
| Galanz GLR12TBKEFR | 312 | $66 |
| Galanz GLR12TBKF | 312 | $66 |
| Galanz GLR12T**EFR | 312 | $66 |
| Galanz GLR12TRDEFR | 312 | $66 |
| Galanz GLR12TS5F | 312 | $66 |
- 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