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An investigation into induction versus gas stovetops : a triple bottom line analysis

University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office

The new Student Union Building being constructed at the University of British Columbia will have several new kitchens in order to cook for the growing population of students. A current decision of designers is whether to install traditional gas stove tops, or the newer, potentially more sustainable induction stove technology. This report compares the installation of these two different stove types according to the environmental, economic, and social pros and cons. Using data from the United States Department of Energy, several sources on both gas and induction stove tops, as well as local costs for natural gas and electricity, it was able to be determined that while induction stove tops are the more sustainable, healthy choice of stove top, they will cost more per annum to maintain in the new SUB and are potentially more difficult for cooks to use. Therefore, it is recommended that the designers of the new SUB proceed with installing both gas stoves and induction stoves in order to maintain a balance between the pros and cons. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”

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University of British Columbia. APSC 262; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108343

Applied Science, Faculty of

Unreviewed

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