Campus Involvement

Green Living

Energy Star Rated Mini-Fridges

Bowdoin College has a strong history of environmental stewardship within the higher education community. In recent years the College has committed to the Maine Governor's Carbon Challenge and is continually making efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. As a student at Bowdoin, you will have a large part to play in our effort to make the campus environmentally sustainable. One action that we are encouraging all incoming first year students to support is the installation of energy star rated mini-fridges in your dorm room. While electrical appliances such as refrigerators and microwaves are not discouraged, we hope that any appliances you do install achieve the Energy Star rating developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Energy Star certification is awarded by the EPA to products that use less energy, save money and are better for the environment.

If you plan on purchasing a mini-fridge for your dorm room, you can download a list of all those that have achieved the Energy Star rating.

Starting in the Fall of 2007 Bowdoin began offering a special program with University Electronics for students who would be interested in renting the most efficient Energy Star model available - the MicroFridge. The MicroFridge is actually a microwave, refrigerator and freezer all in one unit. University Electronics will save you the trip of carrying a microwave and a refrigerator to your dorm room by having the MicroFridge waiting for you upon arrival. They will also pick it up from your dorm room at the end of the year. You can download a copy of the order form here.