We have finally shoveled our lawns, many are breaking out the BBQ. \u00a0 \u00a0 If you haven’t…what are you waiting for? Baseball \u00a0and softball season is underway. \u00a0The days are \u00a0longer. \u00a0Do we really need another reason to BBQ? \u00a0How about saving money?<\/p>\n
For every hour you use your oven \u00a0(at 350 degrees) it costs about \u00a0.20 cents. \u00a0 \u00a0Microwaving those steamed veggies for 2 minutes will add .07 cents to your power bill. \u00a0 \u00a0 Boiling water on your electric stove top will set you back \u00a0.11 cents. By using the convection oven for 30 minutes will add a whopping .10 cents to your power bill.<\/p>\n
No matter how old, your home appliances use a great deal of electricity. While they are more energy efficient than even 5 or 10 years ago. \u00a0Even the most energy efficient appliances and electronics account for 20% of the average household energy bill.<\/p>\n
Get out of the kitchen and instead use the grill. \u00a0 \u00a0 Unless you are a gourmet, \u00a0everything tastes better on the grill. \u00a0In addition even grilling is getting greener.<\/p>\n
There has been considerable debate about which is “greener” charcoal or propane for grilling. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Energy efficient grills are all the rage. \u00a0Which ever your preference (charcoal or propane), \u00a0using \u00a0grills that retain the most heat will reduce how much fuel you have to use. \u00a0 \u00a0Consider \u00a0a ceramic grill-check out the Grilldome<\/a>!<\/p>\n