Induction cooktops

Induction cooktops:

• are around three times more efficient than gas cooktops, driving down bills and emissions
• are also far healthier, as they avoid emissions of harmful contaminants that cause respiratory illnesses and symptoms
• are favoured by a growing range of professional chefs. Induction cooktops heat with more precision, cook quicker, and provide greater temperature control.

Gas cooktops and ovens are often the last gas appliance in a house to be replaced. Removing them may allow a home to become gas free.

This means the annual gas network connection charges could be permanently avoided. This may save around $350 to $400 yearly on fixed network charges, in addition to lower energy cost for cooking.

Borrow a portable induction hotplate

Portable induction hotplates are now available from Mornington Peninsula Shire libraries.

Borrow a portable induction cooktop 

Support

The Victorian Energy Upgrades Program now offers discounts to households for purchasing eligible induction cooktops.

Find out more

• Find out more about the link between gas stoves and asthma
• Find out about cooking with gas stoves and your health

Safety note

People with pacemakers or similar medical devices should keep at least 60cm away from an induction cooktop when in use, due to the magnetic field that cooktops generate. If you have a pacemaker, consult with your doctor or cardiologist for specific recommendations and guidance on using induction cooktop.