PG&E is Helping Customers Cook Up a Savory
& Sustainable Holiday Season
OAKLAND,
Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As kitchens
fill with hearty Thanksgiving favorites, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) is helping customers cook up festive and
energy-efficient holiday meals with simple no-cost actions to
maximize their energy savings.
Kitchens can consume up to 15% of your home's energy, according
to the U.S. Department of Energy. From casseroles to cornbread
stuffing and other wintry weather fare, the energy required to cook
your seasonal feast can gobble up a significant part of your
holiday energy bill.
Before you roll up your sleeves this year, PG&E wants to
help customers whip up a win for their wallet and comfort with
these energy and money-saving tips:
- Convection Connection: If your oven has a
convection setting, use it! It cooks food faster and at a lower
temperature, which saves energy, money and keeps your kitchen
cooler.
- Keep a Lid on It: Roast your turkey and side dishes
with lids on pots and pans and use glass or ceramic dishes. This
reduces cooking time and saves energy and money.
- Don't Peek: Every time the oven door opens, the
temperature inside is reduced by as much as 25 degrees, forcing it
to work harder and use more energy. Use the oven window
instead.
- Call in the Crockpot: Use a crockpot, hot plate, or
microwave for smaller meals instead of the stovetop or oven to
serve up energy savings. Interested in an induction cooktop?
Give one a test drive with the PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner
Program.
- Use the Dishwasher: Skip the rinse – just scrape
and go! Using your dishwasher is more energy efficient than
washing by hand. Wait until there is a full load before starting
the dishwasher and be sure to stop it before the heated dry
cycle.
- Potluck Power: Encourage your guests to bring their
signature dishes, reducing the energy load on your oven and
stovetop.
- "Watt" Else Can You Do? When the feast is over, dim
the lights and switch to low-energy activities like board games or
sharing stories. Make memories without maxing out your energy
bill.
To watch a video on how to save money and be a more
energy-conscious cook, click here.
A Fire-Safe Holiday
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home cooking
fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
The spike can often be linked to multitasking in the kitchen, and
distractions that can make you lose track of what is cooking on the
stove and in the oven. By following a few simple safety
precautions from the PG&E Safety Action Center, you can
keep your family fire-safe this holiday.
Energy Efficiency DIY Tool Kit
Did you know you can lower energy bills and save money with
PG&E's DIY tool kit? With a $200
investment in energy-efficient materials, customers can save nearly
$1,000 each year.
Energy Appliance Calculator
Have you ever wondered how much electricity your appliances and
electronics are using? Use an Energy Appliance Calculator to help
you better understand how much money you are spending to use
them.
Income-Eligible Assistance Programs
- California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE):
Provides a discount of 20% or more each month on gas and
electricity bills.
- Family Electric Rate Assistance
Program (FERA): Offers a monthly discount of 18% on
electricity bills for households with 3+ people.
- Relief for Energy Assistance through Community
Help (REACH): Offers one-time financial assistance to
qualified customers with past-due bills.
For more ways to manage your winter bills, visit: Save Energy
& Money.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric
utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000
square miles in Northern and Central
California. For more information, visit pge.com and
pge.com/news
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