The Kitchen

Kitchen Clipart

There are many ways that you can save energy in the kitchen:

  • Don't leave the door of your fridge or freezer open as the cold air escapes and it costs more to get back to the right temperature
  • Never put warm or hot food straight into the fridge or freezer
  • Regular defrosting keeps fridges/freezers running well, reducing running costs
  • Don't site fridges/freezers next to cooker or boilers. When cooking, choose the right size pan and use lids that retain heat and reduce condensation
  • Cut food up into smaller pieces - it cooks quicker and dosen't waste as much energy
  • Don't keep opening the oven door when cooking
  • A pressure cooker will speed up cooking time
  • When boiling the kettle, only use the amount of water that you need. Be sure to cover the elements

The Kitchen