While electricity is no doubt more energy-saving than gas, Here induction is still the clear winner because of its efficiency. Stovetop or cooktop electric cooking allows only 65-70% of the heat to reach food as opposed to induction's 90%. Also, Electric Cooktop has an exposed coil which makes it more unsafe as compared to an induction cooktop This results in your kitchen staying cooler with induction than it does with electric cooking. While the risk of fire is lower with electricity than with gas, the risk is lower still with induction