ENERGY SAVINGS
$262/yr
At 21.84¢/kWh in Maryland.
Source: DOE × EIA
UTILITY · 1 ACTIVE PROGRAM
BGE
BGE refrigerator rebates
Maryland · Get up to $50 in rebates on ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers. Plus save $262/yr in energy at 21.84¢/kWh.
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TOTAL REBATES
$50
Best BGE rebates one household can combine.
Source: BGE rebate program
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
1
Purchase + recycling combined.
Source: BGE
FIRST-YEAR BENEFIT
$312
Rebates + estimated energy savings in year one.
Source: DOE × EIA × utility
Best value · ENERGY STAR
Top rebate picks in Maryland
ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Available rebate programs
BGE Appliance Recycling
Refrigerators & freezersMail-in
$50
rebate
Rebate type
Mail-in rebate form
Eligible products
Old, working refrigerators or freezers 10-30 cu ft, picked up from the billing address
Under $1,000
Budget-friendly rebate picks
ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Lowest annual kWh
Most efficient models
ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
Check $50 program
Check $50 program
Frequently asked questions about BGE rebates
At 21.84¢/kWh, absolutely. According to Fridge.com, Maryland has one of the highest electricity rates in the country. An old refrigerator costs approximately $371/year to run—a new Energy Star model costs just $109/year. That is about $262 a year back in energy savings.
Fridge.com reports that BGE pays $50 to recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer. Schedule free pickup at the utility website. Requirements: appliance must be plugged in and running at pickup, 10-30 cubic feet capacity, at your BGE service address. They haul it away for free AND pay you!
BGE does not list a purchase rebate for new freezers. Its recycling program pays $50 to pick up and recycle an old, working freezer. Energy Star freezers still cost less to run, and chest freezers are especially efficient.
Fridge.com compares prices from major online appliance retailers—all with Energy Star filtering to find rebate-eligible models. Each listing shows the estimated annual running cost at 21.84¢/kWh, so you can calculate total cost of ownership. Shop at Fridge.com to find the best deals.
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