Stove & Oven

The stove is another big energy guzzler.
Here are some hot tips to help you save.

TIP: When using the stove, be sure to put lids on pots in order to keep the heat in the pot, which enables you to use lower heat settings!

Tips
Use an electric kettle to boil water – not the stove, which is less efficient.

Generally, thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator before cooking, unless the label says otherwise.

If you put aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven to catch drippings, make sure the foil does not block any of the oven’s circulation holes and don’t put foil on the oven racks.

Turn off the oven just before finishing – the oven will remain hot long enough to complete the job.

Don’t use a bigger pot than you need, and match it to the right size element.

A general rule: for smaller cooking jobs, use smaller appliances (i.e., instead of your range or cooktop, use the electric kettle, toaster oven or microwave.)

Energy Facts
Microwave ovens use up to 75% less energy, so whenever possible, use a microwave instead of your stove or oven.

DID YOU KNOW?
One kilowatt hour is the amount of electricity required to keep a 100-watt bulb lit for ten hours.
The average Ontario house-hold uses about 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month.