Microwave Oven

• According to a study - microwaving is better than cooking in a pot of water for vegetables - [1]
• The advantage is 2-6 less energy use for cooking foods. Energy goes directly into the water in a food. But it does take more energy to microwave a pot of water than on a stovetop. [2]
• It is good - there are myths, and they are debunked here - [3]
• Oven costs $5/month to use, microwave costs $1/month for the same cooking. [4]