Right now, power blackouts are inconveniencing businesses and households countrywide. According to Beeld, Eskom has warned that households will have to use 15% less electricity (that's about 5kW a day) before winter to avert a major crisis. Here's how you can save energy in the kitchen.

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Take a break from toiling over a hot stove in summer – chilled soups and salads are perfect for sweltering days; use appliances for their right purpose, e.g. use an electrical kettle for water heating rather than a pot on the stove; keep pots covered to shorten cooking time; the pot size should match the stove plate – don't use a big plate when a smaller one will do; don't run the hot water tap unnecessarily – the geyser uses huge amounts of electricity to reheat water; use the microwave when possible – it uses less power; and clean the fridge cooling coils every few months – dust build-up reduces energy efficiency.

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