Why induction cooking
We want healthier lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities. And we're seeing people make the switch to all-electric cars and tools, so why not in the kitchen?
Induction cooking has measurable health benefits, long-term cost savings, and more precise cooking for all your needs.
Health benefits
The air you breathe in your home is as important as the air you breathe outside.
Induction and electric stoves create a cleaner, safer, healthier, and a more sustainable kitchen and home for you and your family.
Less indoor air pollutants caused from gas, save money, less possible accidents, and peace of mind.
protect Your health
(and your family's)
healthy
living
Gas stoves release combustion byproducts like carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which can degrade indoor air quality and exacerbate respiratory issues like childhood asthma. Induction produces zero indoor emissions while cooking.
Gas stoves produce more air pollutants than electric cooking appliances, often to levels exceeding indoor and outdoor guidelines.
safety
first
Because induction only generates heat when a magnetic pan is placed on the burner, there is no open flame. This lowers the risk of accidental burns or fires, making it a safer and healthier option for families. [1, 2, 3] And no worrying about any potential gas leaks.
breathe
easy
Gas produces nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, benzene, methane, and more. This directly affects those that are more susceptible to poor air quality—children (especially those with asthma), your furry pets, and low-income, BIPOC families.
Cost Savings
From free trials, rebates, to long-term savings, switching to induction isn't just a lifestyle change, it's life-long cost efficiency.
There are an abundance of programs that will let you borrow an induction cooktop to try before you buy, great rebates, and fantastic incentives for income-eligible families.
Check out how you can start saving for your future self below!
Free trials
Borrow
Get induction hob loaners from PG&E for two weeks here.
Try before
you buy
350SV Palo Alto is currently running a program to loan out units in Palo Alto. Palo Alto residents can contact us at comms@350siliconvalley.org if they are interested in participating in our beta program.
No commitment, no problem
San Mateo County residents can now test out zero-emission cooking at no cost for 21 days through a new program with Acterra. It’s an easy, commitment-free way to experience faster cooking times, improved safety and cleaner indoor air by eliminating gas combustion in the kitchen. Click here to learn more.
See why we love ours
The library has more than you think: borrow a unit from the Palo Alto Library (there is a waitlist!).
Rebates
Save $$
If you live in Palo Alto, you can get a $500 rebate if you are income-eligible residents; or $50 for a portable induction cooktop or $100 for income-eligible residents.
Long-term savings
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But is induction cooking actually better than gas powered cooking?
Besides the health benefits and cost savings, there's been a lot of debate about whether induction cooking is just as good as gas cooking—but it's actually better.
And we're here to prove to you that it is!
Speed and Precision: Induction cooking is quicker and more precise with its temperature control, instantly adjusting the heat compared to the fluctuation of a gas flame [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Energy Efficiency: According to ENERGY STAR, induction cooktops can be up to three times more efficient than gas because virtually all of the energy goes straight to cooking the food rather than heating up the surrounding air. [1, 2]
Effortless Cleanup: The surface of an induction cooktop remains cool enough that spills and splatters do not bake onto the glass. You can easily wipe it clean with a damp cloth, or even place a paper towel under your pan while cooking to catch messes. [1]
still not convinced? see the michelin restaurants that have made the switch to induction cooking!
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