Boiling water with an electric kettle uses less energy than either the stovetop or microwave.
Because the heating element in an electric kettle heats the water directly, it is the most efficient method for heating water. The stove and microwave transfer heat to the pot or mug. You can increase the efficiency of making your tea even more by only adding the amount of water that you need to the kettle. If you simply fill the kettle to the top, you are heating more water than you need.
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Because the heating element in an electric kettle heats the water directly, it is the most efficient method for heating water. The stove and microwave transfer heat to the pot or mug. You can increase the efficiency of making your tea even more by only adding the amount of water that you need to the kettle. If you simply fill the kettle to the top, you are heating more water than you need.
Read more at Treehugger.com
Photo by Susan O'Donnell
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