- Clean your range hood or exhaust fan. Removing grease from the vents will keep your range hood running efficiently.
- Don’t let the heat escape through your oven seal. Check your oven seal is in good condition and replace if needed.
- Resist the urge to check the roast. Opening the oven door while cooking lowers the oven temperature and uses more energy to heat it back up.
- Where possible use the microwave. Microwaves use a lot less energy than ovens, so use it when you can.
- Switch your microwave off at the wall. When your microwave is on standby, it’s just an expensive clock. Only switch it on when you need it.
- Choose the right pots and pans. Use pots and pans with tight fitting lids and flat bases that cover the entire hotplate to minimise energy loss.