[ckissick]

I have an induction stove and love it. It does not require 220V. While overall wattage is higher, it's efficiency more than makes up for it. Induction is the most efficient form of heating.

I did a little research and found this: "A 2000-watt electric stove uses 320 watt-hours to boil 2 liters of water in 9 minutes 50 seconds. The same job takes a gas range 8 minutes 18 seconds and requires 3100 watt-hours (converted from Btu). A 2800-watt induction unit boils 2 liters in 4 minutes 46 seconds, using 225 watt-hours."

It's very easy to clean. I like gas stoves, but they are a pain to clean. What I like best about induction is it's instant heat control and ease of use once you learn the settings.