Rosemead utility offers incentives for buying new refrigerators

Southern California Edison customers who buy a new refrigerator this spring can get your ex back for free to start and $ 50, the company announced on Wednesday as part of its efforts to make people buy newer models of electricity drinking .

"We help Southern Californians recycled nearly one million refrigerators," said Gene Rodriguez, head of SCE's energy efficiency and solar customers. "A supplement, old refrigerator uses twice as much energy as a newer model and you may lose about $ 180 a year for bringing a six pack of cold drinks."

Customers can pair a $ 50 incentive for recycling at a discount $ 50 SCE to buy a new Energy Star refrigerator, according to SCE, which also allows customers to donate $ 50 incentive for recycling of the utility to help poor pay their bills.

Disposal of refrigerators in landfills is prohibited by State law, mainly because the refrigerant chemical is used internally and for the foam insulation around the box