Gobble Up Energy Savings
November 1, 2024
As families gather to celebrate the American tradition of Thanksgiving, it’s a time to reflect on gratitude and blessings. It’s also an opportunity to be mindful of energy consumption and kitchen safety. This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to consider these energy-saving tips from Union Power to help make your holiday both enjoyable and energy efficient.
- Having a clean oven can go a long way! Regularly cleaning your oven helps transfer heat evenly and saves energy. If you have a self-cleaning oven, turn it on immediately after baking. With your oven being warm, you’ll use less energy to heat it to the desired cleaning temperature.
- Plan your meals and thaw them in advance. For any frozen item that needs thawing before cooking, thaw it in the refrigerator in advance. Not only does this save you time, but it is more energy-efficient and safer than thawing frozen food at room temperature.
- Choose the right appliances while cooking. When preparing a meal, consider using smaller appliances such as slow cookers, toasters, microwaves, and convection ovens. Choosing one of these alternatives is more energy-efficient than using a large stove or oven.
- Cook your meals in a glass dish. Minimize dishes by preparing your meals in a glass dish. Before placing a warm dish in the refrigerator, allow it to cool off first. Placing warm meals in the refrigerator causes it to operate longer, resulting in increased energy consumption.
- By incorporating these energy-saving tips into your Thanksgiving cooking routine, you’ll do your part to make the holiday a little greener and potentially put some money back in your pocket.
By incorporating these energy-saving tips into your Thanksgiving cooking routine, you’ll do your part to make the holiday a little greener and potentially put some money back in your pocket.