[Stoves] Insulated pots -- retained heat cooking

[Tom Miles]

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AGA http://www.aga-ranges.com/

 Some energy requirements for baking (US):

Device, Temperature(degrees F/C), Time, Energy Used, Cost USD
Electric oven, 350 F (177C), 1 hr., 2.0 kWh, $0.20
Gas oven, electric ignition, 350 F (177C), 1 hr., 0.112 therm, +0.35 kWh,
$0.18
Gas oven, pilot 350F (177C),1 hr., 0.112 therm,$0.15
Electric oven, convection 325 (163C),45 min., 1.39 kWh,$0.14
Toaster oven, 425F (218C),50 min., 0.95 kWh,$0.10
Crockpot, 200F (93C),7 hours, 0.70 kWh,$0.07
Microwave oven, High, 15 minutes, 0.36 kWh, $0.04

Assumes $0.10/kWh for electricity and $1.30/therm for gas
http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/cooking.html

How do wood burning ovens compare in energy use, temperature and time?

What are some developing country equivalents in areas like southern Africa
or India where you have several energy sources available at different costs?

Tom Miles