Kitchen Energy Saving Tips

The following energy saving tips can help reduce your overall electricity used in the kitchen.

- Match your pot size to the burner size.

When your cooking on the stove top, match the size of the pot or pan you are using to the size of the burner on your stove. If you cook a small pot on a large burner, you are wasting 30-40% of the electricity needed. Your best bet is just to match burner size to your pot size.

 - Use your oven effectively.

Taking advantage of the oven light is a tremendous energy saver, as opposed to opening the oven door to check on your food.

Additionally, preheating your oven is only necessary for baking. Items such as toasts and casseroles can skip this step, ultimately reducing your overall consumption.

 -Match the task with the appliance you are using. If you are reheating something, it makes more sense to use the microwave for thirty seconds than pre-heating the oven and taking a longer time to warm up a small item.