The Green Labs Freezer Rebate Program has $20,000 worth of funding available on a first-come, first-serve basis for labs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) that are looking to replace an old, inefficient ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer with a new, more efficient model.
This program helps reduce the number of old and underutilized freezers on campus and incentivize the purchase of more energy-efficient freezers in support of UMB’s energy and sustainability goals. Applications will open Sept. 5, 2023, and will remain open until funding is depleted.
The following conditions must be met to participate in the program:
- The freezer being replaced must be located on UMB’s main campus in downtown Baltimore.
- Freezers at UMMC, the BioPark, Maryland Psyciatric Research Center, the Amish Research Clinic, and other off-site locations are not eligible to participate.
- The purchased freezer must be replacing an old freezer that is currently in use.
- The lab must have a SOAPF that is not associated with sponsored funding for purposes of journal entry for the rebate.
- While not a requirement, the UMB Office of Sustainability highly recommends that freezers be purchased through BIORESCO.
The rebate thresholds are as follows:
- $1,000 available for freezers with efficiency levels of 351-500 Wh/day/cu-ft freezers
- $2,000 available for freezers with efficiency levels of 350 Wh/day/cu-ft or less
If you are interested in participating, please read the information on the Green Labs webpage and then email sustainability@umaryland.edu to confirm freezer eligibility.