COOKIN’ WITH KILOWATTS 3 Cookin’ with Kilowatts Contest Seattle City Light challenged all home cooks, foodies or anyone who just cares about the environment to submit a favorite recipe using a cleaner, greener more energy efficient cooking method than a traditional oven or stovetop. This cookbook is full of amazing recipes that did just that: made great food while using less energy and saving money. Thank you to our 2017 partners! Electric oven 350° F 1 hour 2.0 kWh 25¢ Toaster oven 425° F 50 minutes .95 kWh 12¢ Crockpot 200° F 7 hours .7 kWh 9¢ Microwave oven High setting 15 minutes .36 kWh 5¢ Instant Pot® High setting 15 minutes .36 kWh 5¢ Solar oven 350° F 1 hour 0 kWh Free APPLIANCE TEMPERATURE TIME ENERGY COST* Typical appliance costs Source: Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings *Assumes 12.5¢/kWh