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In passing, you can also reduce energy consumption by developing some best practices:
*Use ceramic or glass pans -- they cook food 3.8 C °C (25 F°F) degrees lower than metal pans.
*Match the pan to the burner size.
*Fill ovens as much as possible.
*Limit pre-heat time.
*Maximise use of microwave -- most efficient oven type because it only heats the food, not the pan.
*Use convection where microwave is not possible -- convection ovens cook in 10% less time at 3.8 C °C (25 F°F) lower. The US Dept Energy estimates convection is 23% more efficient than a standard oven.
*Use a [[PressureCookers|pressure cooker]] on a gas or electric stove top to use up to 70% less energy (no direct comparisons with microwave available).