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Default Energy consumption reduction opinions sought.

On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:34:47 +0000, Geoff Lane wrote:

Bake taters in the microwave: uses 25% of the enrgy (IIRC) ditto with
veg.


Don't taste as good though, can't beat crispy skins


Cook 'em through in the microwave and crisp the skins in the oven. You'll
still use less power as the oven will only be on for 15 mins rather than
the 45 to an hour for baking spuds normally.

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