{"id":12493,"date":"2020-04-01T13:20:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T07:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/?p=12493"},"modified":"2021-03-30T10:43:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T05:13:24","slug":"reduce-energy-usage-in-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/reduce-energy-usage-in-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Energy Usage in the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"
The kitchen uses the most energy of any room in a household, making it the most expensive part of the electricity bill. Explore the following ways you can reduce energy usage in the kitchen. If you live in Texas and want to determine who the best electricity provider is, you can compare rates and switch to the provider that offers the best plan for your household<\/a>.<\/p>\n When it comes to reducing energy usage in the kitchen, no change is insignificant. Choose a burner that is appropriately sized for the pan being heated. Putting a small pan on a large-sized burner wastes a lot of energy. Likewise, turn down the level of flame on the burner so that it’s not surrounding the edges of the pan.<\/p>\n Try\u00a0turning off the heat<\/a>\u00a0a few minutes early. Whether turning off the heat of the oven or the stove while cooking food, the heat will remain and continue to cook food.<\/p>\n Not all\u00a0electricity providers<\/a>\u00a0charge customers at the same rates. It’s a smart idea to compare electricity suppliers and providers to find the best price. Compare energy providers with iSelect to find the right deal based on a provider’s peak and off-peak rates, supply charge, and green energy rating. Use iSelect to compare energy plans and save even more on kitchen energy usage.<\/p>\n Water is precious and being conscious of how much is used in the kitchen can go a long way toward reducing energy usage. Only run a dishwasher when it is full; this means comfortably fitting bowls, plates, cups, and more in an organized way that allows all dishes to be cleaned. Running a full dishwasher will reduce the use of both energy and water.<\/p>\n The more water in a pan, the more energy it takes to bring to a boil. Carefully consider how much water to fill in a pan or kettle and use the minimum amount needed when cooking. A smart way is to measure out the exact amount of water needed, for example, a cup of tea then adds a bit extra for evaporation.<\/p>\n The longer it takes to cook the more energy will be used. One way to reduce energy use during the cooking process is to defrost before cooking. Place frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw out so that it will evenly cook, reducing the amount of energy used by the stove or oven.<\/p>\n Another method to reduce energy use is to portion control. The smaller the pieces of food to be boiled the less time it takes for them to cook. It’s a simple, effective way to ensure everything cooks evenly and efficiently.<\/p>\nChoose Heat Carefully<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A Note About Water<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shorter Cooking Time Means Less Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Add Some Energy-Efficient Touches<\/strong><\/h2>\n