8/14/12
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The average home uses about $1,900 a year in energy, and the kitchen is an obvious place to look to when trying to cut back. One of the easiest ways to lower energy costs is to use your microwave oven instead of the stovetop. Skip boiling water in a kettle and, instead, heat water in a mug in the microwave. You can still have hot tea and use two-thirds less energy in the process.