Switch to Induction Cooking
Avoid 0.1 - 0.5 Tons CO2 per year
Induction stoves are the new premium cooking solution. They deliver the highest level of temperature control, the fastest heating times and are as easy to clean as a countertop. They are safer for children or anyone in the kitchen since they do not involve an open flame or high residual heat with the cook surface like gas stoves.
“We replaced our gas range with this induction range. It's one of the best purchases we've made recently! Not only is gas leakage into our house reduced, but it's performance is amazing - over 2 quarts of pasta water boiling hard in less than 5 minutes!! And super easy to keep clean.” Sally, Portland OR
New research shows that
cooking with a gas stove increases the risk of asthma - especially in children.
gas stoves leak methane even when not in use.
gas stoves in the US have the equivalent climate impact to 500,000 cars.
Induction stoves produce none of these dangerous emissions - they are just better.
Induction Resources:
This fact sheet has summary of the health and performance benefits of induction cooking with tips on how to switch over including low cost options.
Induction Cooking - Clean, Efficient, High Performance.
Check out this recorded webinar for tips on how to level up your cooking. The myth of the superiority of gas cooking is going up in flames. Chef Rachelle Boucher demonstrates induction cooking options from simple plug in hobs to replacement ranges to built in cooktops and why they are superior to gas.
Induction Cooking Buying Guide
Yale Appliances is a leader in induction appliance sales and service. They have published this helpful buying guide with useful information about how induction works and how to choose the best solution for your kitchen, including information on available models and configurations.
Now We are Cooking is a program devoted to resources on the benefits of an all electric kitchen and specifically induction cooking with information on incentives and appliances.
Watch this 6 minute video comparing pro gas to induction with a professional chef. It demonstrates how boiling, simmering and searing are all superior with induction.
If you want to try induction before you commit to switching out your range, or if you rent and just want to use your gas range less often, try a portable induction hot plate. For under $100 you can get the power and control of induction in a single hob configuration that plugs into the wall and fits on your counter top. Check out this review to help you find a model that is right for you.