Residential electric cooking products

ENERGY STAR^® certified electric cooking products are up to 10% more efficient than standard models. Because electric cooking appliances don't burn gas, which releases pollutants into the air, they are also healthier for the air quality in your house.

The products eligible for ENERGY STAR certified electric cooking include ranges (stoves) and standalone/portable cooktops. Standalone ovens are not included in the certification.

What are the benefits of electric kitchen appliances?

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Advantages of induction

Induction cooktops and ranges heat cookware internally using electromagnetic energy, which results in a far more efficient heating process than with traditional types of heating. Cooking with induction means quicker heat up times and better precision temperature control over cooking with gas, radiant, or coil. Additionally, induction heats up the cookware so the cooking top surface will not be hot to the touch without a pot or pan in place. Consumers should be aware that not all types of cookware will function with induction cooktops. In order to be compatible with an induction cooktop, pots and pans must be made of a ferromagnetic material containing iron (like cast-iron or steel) or possess a magnetic layer on the bottom.

Why ENERGY STAR certified electric cooking products are right for you

ENERGY STAR certified electric cooking products are available in a variety of styles, sizes, and functionalities, so you can find the product that is right for your home. With many options on the market, here are some of the ways you can customize your electric cooking experience to best suit your needs.

Functionality. You can choose between a slide-in range that will sit flush between your existing countertops, a freestanding range that can occupy a separate space in your kitchen, or a cooktop that fits into your countertop. In addition to standalone electric ranges, some electric cooking products are sold as a matching cooktop and oven combination set, giving you the option to separate your cooktop from your oven.

Range width and cooking zones. Space is a key factor in choosing the right product for your kitchen. Most cooking tops are between 30 to 36 inches in width, but some are available in other sizes for different spacing needs. Concentric cooking zones have the same centre point and can be used for different sized cookware. Some include bridging elements that combine heating zones to accommodate larger cookware such as griddles. Additionally, some models offer other specialty zones such as simmering or power heating.

Additional product features. Many ENERGY STAR certified cooking products include smart features that allow the cooking top to connect to a mobile app or other devices. Other common features include cookware sensors that generate heat based on the size and location of the cookware, control locks, and indicator lights for active heating and hot surface.

Capacity. If you are purchasing an electric cooking product that includes an oven, you’ll want to take note of how much capacity the oven can hold. Most ovens included in electric ranges have a capacity of 5-6 cubic feet.

The ENERGY STAR Promise

All ENERGY STAR certified products are tested to meet strict efficiency specifications and are certified by an independent third party. They perform the same as or better than standard products without compromising performance in any way.

Start your research using the ENERGY STAR Product Finder tool to find and compare certified electric cooking products (You will be redirected to the U.S. ENERGY STAR website).

Why should you choose ENERGY STAR?

Tip for choosing an energy efficient electric cooking products

• When choosing between similar models, take a close look at the EnerGuide label to learn how much energy they’ll use each year and over the lifetime of the product. And remember… the lower the number the better!

Regulations set the energy efficiency minimum

Electric ranges are subject to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations, which set a minimum performance standard for their energy efficiency. Find details in the Guide to the Regulations.