Since the successful launch of various energy efficiency standards and labeling programs, substantial energy savings have been achieved by countries around the world. The refrigerator is one of the largest energy users in most households, and it is in continuous use. Choosing an energy efficient refrigerator will give significant savings on your electricity bill in the long run. 5-Star refrigerators are the most energy efficient in the market and will save you more than 25% electricity compared to average 3-Star refrigerators.

Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission) has established an energy labeling scheme for household appliances to assists Malaysian consumers. Energy efficiency performance of refrigerators is verified according to internationally recognized test procedures and endorsed by Suruhanjaya Tenaga. 5-Star Energy Rating Label indicates the most energy saving and high quality product. The more stars there are on the comparative label the more energy efficient the refrigerator is. Hitachi and the Energy Commission collaborated to promote energy efficient refrigerators. Hitachi’s R-479AM model is certified by SIRIM and the Energy Commission as a 5-Star rating model. This 5-Star refrigerator model was officially launched by Hitachi and Suruhanjaya Tenaga at Sunway Pyramid in February 2006.