General cooking makes up around 6% of the total energy used in an average home, you can reduce this significantly with just a few cooking tips!
- Always use the smallest pot/pan possible, as this uses less energy to heat
- Always use a lid, and the one that fits best too
- Cook in batches - if you are cooking a meal from the beginning ensure you cook enough for several meals, freezing the balance will use much less power than cooking a new meal
- Use flat bottomed pans, they are most efficient
- Use a toaster as they use 3 x less energy than a regular oven grill
Andrew