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Samsung Electronics announced that 20 models of its new cooling line have won the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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.
All 20 Samsung refrigerator models to be launched in 2017 are recognized for the innovative R-600a refrigerant system that meets the EPA's stringent performance criteria to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Samsung Electronics is the first manufacturer to receive EPA approval to market models of large-sized Top Mount and French Door residential freezers using this new technology.
The company explained that the new refrigerant R-600a is natural and climate-friendly, with no ozone depletion potential and very low level of global warming potential (GWP). The R-600a requires less work to be done by the unit's compressor, which not only reduces energy use by 6.5%, but also makes the refrigerator quieter than previous models.
