Induction cooking is the way of the future. It's powerful, responsive, and precise – and it avoids all of the harmful indoor air pollution caused by gas stoves. Typically, induction stoves require a 40-60 amp, 240 volt circuit to the kitchen, and a minimum of 100 amps of main service to the home, to support the bursts of high power these appliances need when you're using them.
These power requirements have posed an acute challenge for homes with limited electrical capacity and with complications with running new, high-power circuits.
Fortunately, a few companies are tackling this constraint through an innovative solution: Induction ranges and cooktops that have an integrated battery that charges via a regular 120-volt outlet.
The battery supplies the electrical power requirements of the stove. This "battery-assisted" or "battery-equipped" stove design avoids the need for costly electrical infrastructure upgrades and can make installation a snap, because no special wiring is needed!
Because of the battery, these cooktops and stoves may seem more expensive than their 240-volt counterparts. However, the battery-assisted devices often end up being cost-competitive because they don't require additional electrical work.
For example, a battery-powered cooking appliance may cost roughly $4,000 to $7,000 up-front, while a comparable 240-volt non-battery equipped model is roughly $2,500.
After the federal tax credit, and the California Energy Smart Homes bonus rebate, the battery-enhanced range or cooktop is as little as $0 to $1,900.
The 240-volt model will require a new circuit to the kitchen, which might cost $2,000 -- resulting in a total project cost of $4,500.
Thus, the battery-equipped options end up costing less!
| Battery-equipped 120-volt | Standard 240-volt | |
| Appliance cost* | $4,000 to $7,000 | $2,500 |
| Electrical upgrades | $0 | $2,000 |
| Federal tax credit (expires Dec 31, 2025) | -$1,200 to -$2,100 | $0 |
| CA Energy Smart Homes bonus (once you get your home off gas) | -$3,000 | $0 |
| Approximate Total | $0 to $1,900 | $4,500 |
* pricing for illustration purposes only
Additionally, battery-powered stoves are configured to charge while electricity is the cheapest and cleanest. For most homes, peak cooking hours are during the expensive and highest-carbon evening hours, so a battery-equipped stove will reduce your electricity bill too.
QuitCarbon is partnered with all of suppliers of battery-powered cooking appliances: Impulse (30" and 36" cooktops), Electra (30" range), and Copper (30" range).
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Charlie Range from Copper Home
- The Charlie stove is a 30" range with induction cooktop and electric convection oven.
- Requirements: 30" between countertops for range space; a 120-volt outlet within 3 feet of the back of the range; 32"-wide doorways from the entrance of the house to the range location.
Interested in ordering the Charlie stove? Just click the button below to learn more and get started - and you'll qualify for an exclusive QuitCarbon Rebate when you order via the page below.
Electra
- The Electra stove is a 30" range with induction cooktop and electric convection oven.
- Requirements: 30" between countertops for range space; a 120-volt outlet within 3 feet of the back of the range; 32"-wide doorways from the entrance of the house to the range location.
Interested in ordering the Electra stove? Just click the button below to learn more and get started - note that the Electra stove does not qualify for the QuitCarbon Rebate.
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Impulse Labs
- 30" or 36" induction cooktop (replaces an in-counter standalone cooktop)
- Requirements: See spec sheet for details on countertop cutout and required space below and above cooktop.
Interested in ordering the Impulse cooktop? Just click the button below to learn more and get started - and you'll qualify for an exclusive QuitCarbon Rebate when you order via the page below.
