Slice your energy bill before you slice the pie this holiday by following these quick and easy steps.
Small but mighty. Cook as many dishes as possible in your microwave, slow cooker, air fryer or toaster oven. Because they cook food quicker and are smaller, they can use as much as 75% less energy than a conventional oven.
Timing is everything. Make sure the green bean casserole is ready for baking by the time your oven finishes preheating. Heating the oven for longer than needed wastes energy and money.
No peeking! Use your oven light to check on the turkey rather than opening the oven door. Opening it up can drop the temp and waste energy.
Match it up. Using a small pan on a big burner is inefficient. Matching your pot or pan with the burner size saves energy and cooks your feast faster.
Feeling toasty? If your oven is full of turkey and you’ve got mashed potatoes cooking on the stove, your home may warm up. Lower your thermostat a degree or two to conserve energy and save on heating costs.
Cleanup time! After you’ve filled your belly, be sure to fill the dishwasher completely before starting it up. It uses the same energy, whether it’s half or fully loaded.
Still hungry for more ways to save? Check out additional holiday energy-saving tips on our website.