{"id":3329,"date":"2022-09-01T07:04:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3329"},"modified":"2022-09-01T07:04:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:04:08","slug":"turn-off-the-oven-and-save-money-when-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3329","title":{"rendered":"Turn Off The Oven And Save Money When Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Simona Kitanovska<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Households who primarily cook with an oven could save up to $710 a year by using more energy-efficient cooking methods, a study has found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British researchers calculated the energy consumption of 83 appliances and compared the running costs with the cheapest alternative. They found that the most energy-intensive cooking appliance is an electric oven, which typically costs about $371 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a microwave costs less than $1 per day \u2013 representing a potential saving of $337 per year. An air fryer would cost just $61 a year for a savings of $310. The research by British energy supplier Utilita also looked at how cooking methods can slash power consumption by up to 90 percent and save an additional $373 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batch cooking can save $185 a year, using the correct sized pan with a lid saves $84, simmering rather than boiling saves $80, and not overfilling the kettle saves $22. Utilita has teamed up with supermarket chain Iceland to roll out the \u2018Shop Smart, Cook Savvy\u2019 campaign in British stores and online in September to help identify the most economical ways of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration presents the cost to cook for each of the main types of cooking appliances, based on the average amount of time they are used each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe rising cost of energy is going to create seismic shifts in consumer behavior associated with energy consumption through a new awareness of the cost to consume. The impact will be far greater than any of the Government\u2019s green initiatives ever could have achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough cooking is said to account for four percent of the average energy bill, the savings speak for themselves. It\u2019s vital that consumers are given the facts they need in order to use less energy in the interest of the pocket and the planet,\u201d said Archie Lasseter of Utilita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the in-depth report, Utilita polled 2,000 households and found they spend approximately 43 minutes cooking each day. Of these, 42 percent use the oven by default for most of their cooking needs but 52 percent don\u2019t know which of their cooking appliances cost more to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The researchers then looked at typical energy consumption for a range of cooking appliances and calculated how much energy they would consume in a typical day\u2019s usage. They then looked at previous academic studies into the impact of different cooking methods on energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a study published in the Journal of Consumer Studies and Home Economics found that simmering at 194 degrees Fahrenheit rather than boiling at over 210 Fahrenheit can reduce consumption by between 69 and 95 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on typical modern-day usage, this could save households $80 a year. In total, the research studied 83 appliances and 24 sources including academic research, legislation, and data collected from popular shopping websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the joint campaign, both Utilita and Iceland have committed to 11 pledges, including an overhaul of Iceland\u2019s own product packaging to reflect more energy-efficient cooking appliances and methods, and a national \u2018Cooking High 5\u2019 consumer awareness tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cost-of-living crisis continues to be the biggest national issue facing consumers. As a private, family-run business, we\u2019re constantly looking at both short, and long-term initiatives that can offer any support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur \u2018Shop Smart, Cook Savvy\u2019 collaboration with Utilita is so important, as it shines a light on the relationship between what we buy and how much energy we use cooking it, helping to empower our customers and provide them with access to information that can help stretch their budgets further,\u201d said Richard Walker, Iceland\u2019s managing director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much it costs to run different cooking appliances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric cooker
Cost per day to run: $1.02
Cost per week to run: $7.17
Cost per month to run: $31.04
Cost per year to run: $372.47
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in the average car): 609<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual cooker (part electric, part gas)
Cost per day to run: $0.85
Cost per week to run: $5.98
Cost per month to run: $25.89
Cost per year to run: $316.86
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in the average car): 609<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas cooker
Cost per day to run: $0.45
Cost per week to run: $2.75
Cost per month to run: $12.05
Cost per year to run: $143.17
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in the average car): 611<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow cooker
Cost per day to run: $0.39
Cost per week to run:$2.73
Cost per month to run: $11.85
Cost per year to run: $142.18
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in the average car): 611<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air fryer
Cost per day to run: $0.16
Cost per week to run: $1.19
Cost per month to run: $5.18
Cost per year to run: $62.06
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in average car): 102<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microwave
Cost per day to run: $0.09
Cost per week to run: $0.68
Cost per month to run: $2.94
Cost per year to run: $35.32
CO\u2082e emissions(equivalent miles driven in the average car): 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Daily, weekly and monthly costs may not add up to the annual cost due to rounding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced in association with\u00a0SWNS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Published without changes from Zenger News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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