"Power Smart Saves" is a strong statement for a very unique program. Simply stated, if you are "smart" using power you will save. It's that simple. Your time, energy, and money can be affected by using the Power Smart Program.
This program was developed in 1989 by a power company in the Province of British Columbia. This program was a result of the commitment of a company called BC Hydro and Power Authority, better known as BC Hydro.
The legacy of the company began back in 1860 with the Victoria Gas Company. It was not until 23 years later when they first turned BC's lights on. BC Hydro has evolved over the years from setting out to build the first hydroelectric plant in 1898 to 32 hydroelectric facilities and serving more than 1.5 million customers. They are committed to providing the energy needed to fuel the economic growth of the province. They are also living up to their special responsibility as an economic, social, and environmental leader.
BC Hydro's mission is to provide integrated energy solutions to customers in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Keeping their mission in mind, they developed the "Power Smart Program". This program recognizes products that can save you energy, time, and help make your home more comfortable. These products are tested and researched by Powertech Labs, a subsidiary of BC Hydro. The manufacturers of the products must meet BC Hydro's stringent standards before earning the privilege of using the Power Smart Label. Products bearing the Power Smart Label are among the most energy efficient of their kind on the market. Night lights, timers, weather-stripping, windows, and motion detectors are among some of the energy efficient Power Smart product list. There are so many benefits of Power Smart products. While they may initially appear more expensive, the improved comfort and increased savings will be quickly noticeable.
Saladmaster Dealer Doug Isaac proposed to Saladmaster and BC Hydro that Saladmaster was the type of product that BC Hydro should recognize as a Power Smart product. Mike Stephens, an Electrical Research Technologist from the Powertech Labs, along with Doug Isaac preformed the testing. They made electrical energy consumption measurements for some comparative cooking tests involving Saladmaster stovetop cookware versus traditional oven cooking methods. The tests were performed on a standard residential stove. Only one test was performed at a time. This was to insure that electrical consumption was measured for each test individually. The electrical measurements were made at the main electrical feed to the stove. The final internal temperature of the cooked food was measured using a precision temperature meter and probe.
The following is the results of the test on a Roast Beef cooked in a conventional oven:
Initial Roast Weight: 1.420 kg Elapsed Cooking Time: 2.2 Hours Final Internal Cooked Temperature: 162° F (72.2° C) Total Electrical Energy Used: 1.504 kilo Watt-hours
The following is the results of the test on the Roast Beef cooked in Saladmaster Cookware on a Stovetop Element:
Initial Roast Weight: 1.390 kg Elapsed Cooking Time: 38 minutes Final Internal Cooked Temperature: 187.2°F (86.2°C) Total Electrical Energy Used: 0.449 kilo Watt-hours
The differences between the two methods of cooking were significant. The amount of energy used to cook a roast in a conventional oven was much higher than the Saladmaster stovetop method. The cooking time tool significantly longer to cook in the oven. The Saladmaster cooking method consumed less electrical energy than a conventional oven when food of a similar nature was cooked to an equivalent internal temperature. In conclusion, these tests proved scientifically that Saladmaster cookware saves significant time in food preparation, dramatically decreases the amount of energy used in food preparation, and improves the quality of the food prepared when compared to oven preparations.
Saladmaster is proud to be a BC Hydro Power Smart approved product.
