The Joy (And Efficiency!) Of Induction Cooking

By switching to induction, you’ll get cleaner indoor air quality and a superior cooking experience.

How it works:

Induction is magnetic heat. The magnets in the cooktop create a magnetic field that excites the electrons in your metallic pan, creating heat. The pan becomes the burner, directly heating and cooking your food. This makes it extremely efficient, because nearly all the heat goes into your food, rather than out into your kitchen.

Why induction is gaining in popularity:

Induction provides a superior cooking experience, with 2x faster boiling, instant temperature control, and infinite simmering. It also requires less ventilation than gas, and the stovetop is easier to clean.

What’s wrong with gas?

Recent studies have shown that gas stoves have a negative impact on indoor air quality. The American Medical Association has stated that cooking with gas is dangerous for our health: “Cooking with a gas stove increases household air pollution and the risk of childhood asthma.”

• Cooking with gas sends nitrogen dioxide (NO2, associated with asthma), carbon monoxide (CO) and formaldehyde (CH2O) into the air.

• Gas stoves leak methane, often containing benzene, even when they’re turned off. Benzene is linked to cancers like leukemia.

• Cooking with gas produces twice the amount of particulate matter (PM) compared to electric. PM 2.5 is associated with many health problems, including dementia.

• Electric ranges, including induction, do not produce carbon monoxide or nitrogen dioxide.

Fact: Gas stoves in the U.S. are putting 2.6 million tons of methane into the air each year when not in use. That is the equivalent of about 500,000 cars, according to US News.

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Get your free ticket for Electrify Portland!

Saturday, Oct. 7th | 11am-3pm
The Redd on Salmon St.

The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters curious about transitioning their homes from gas (or old electric) to efficient electric.

On Saturday, Oct. 7th from 11am-3pm, the Redd’s main hall, demonstration kitchen and parking lot will be filled with product demonstrations, contractor introductions, kid activities, and tasty treats. Gather practical tips on how to electrify your home, get a free one-on-one consultation with an electrification expert, and learn about the incentives that can help cover the cost of electrifying. Walk away with everything you need to start electrifying your home!

PLUS FREE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES! AND A BOUNCY CASTLE!

This public event kicks off Portland’s Sustainable Building Week, which will conclude with Solar Oregon’s October 14th Go Zero home tour.

Visit ElectrifyPortland.org for more information.

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