Gas ovens are typically known for having better responsiveness and better heat control, but induction ovens actually heat faster than gas, are safer, and are better for the environment. Ekotrope Founder and Lead Engineer, Nick Sisler, discovered this for himself when he replaced his gas oven with an induction oven after experiencing a gas leak in his home. After a few months of use, the benefits of an induction oven have proven to outweigh the drawbacks of the price of installation and the small learning curve to use it. This blog outlines Nick’s experience and shares some insight about induction ovens.

There’s no secret and not much debate: in order to reach the US climate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050, our buildings will need to consume electricity rather than burning fossil fuels. The reason is pretty simple: gas equipment always emits carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs). We’re diving into the issues with fossil fuel equipment, the current rates at which new construction homes use it, and how incentive structures for using electric equipment can help alleviate these issues.

Since Covid hit the US in earnest in March 2020 there has been a lot of buzz amongst home professionals about how to make homes healthier for their occupants. But, even before Covid, health and comfort were at least as important to homeowners as energy efficiency.