How to cook energy efficient
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Tipps and tricks to cook energy efficient
Stove
- Using a pan lid saves up to 40% of the energy.
- A steam cooker can save up to 50% of the energy
- Use an appropriately sized pan for what you want to cook
- You can use the residual heat as well, for example to heat flatbread.
- Boiling water with a kettle is more efficient than using a pan.
Oven
- Sometimes you can use the stove instead of the oven.
- For most things, it isn't important to preheat the oven, especially with frozen food. You might need to heat it a bit longer tho.
- Like not preheating, you can also switch off the oven early.
Fridge
- Let the food cool down before putting it inside the fridge.
- Try to keep the fridge open for as short as possible
- If it is cold outsides, you can also store things outside instead of in the fridge.
Dishwasher
- A dishwasher always uses less energy than washing the dishes by hand
- Only run it when it is full.
Other Tipps and Trick for the Household
- Shower: don't shower too long and too hot
- Windows: don't leave them open for too long, opening the short but wide is more efficient
- Lamps: When replacing lamps, use LED lamps.
- Washing Machine: Use the ECO mode