Hi NancyG, that’s a good detail to double‑check when looking at efficiency.
For the Smart Side‑by‑Side Refrigerator, this model is not ENERGY STAR® compliant. While it includes the standard **EnergyGuide label** with estimated annual energy use for easy comparison, ENERGY STAR® is a separate, voluntary certification that only appears on models that meet those specific efficiency standards.
This refrigerator still provides clear energy‑use information to help with planning and comparison, even though it doesn’t carry the ENERGY STAR® designation.
You can find the full details for this model on the official Samsung US product page here:
https://www.samsung.com/us/refrigerators/side-by-side/28-cu-ft-smart-side-by-side-refrigerator-in-stainless-steel-sku-rs28a500asr-aa
Hope this helps clarify things.
Khristine
Samsung Care