Table 2.

Key aspects of the induction stoves program (PEC)

Pilot Program
Plan Fronteras	From 2009–2013 in 5,000 households in Carchi, Ecuador providing two single-burner induction stoves, offering free electricity for cooking, and establishing household LPG cylinder allotments. Intended to determine acceptability of induction stove use.
Program Targets
Initial Adoption Target (2014)	Induction stoves in 3.5 million households by 2018.
Revised Adoption Target (2018)	Induction stoves in 3.5 million households by 2023.
Actual Adoption	By the end of 2017, 740,000 stoves had been purchased.
Consumer Aspects
Stove Purchase	Stoves range in cost from $150–800, with most customers spending around $500. Government-organized installment plan for payment (up to 48 monthly installments; 5.5% interest; billed via electricity bill)
Cookware Purchase	Induction-compatible cookware (e.g., pots, pans) must be purchased at prices ranging from $25–75 for a basic set (i.e., three pots with lids and a frying pan). Same installment plan as stoves.
220V Circuit and Meter	Households must have a 220V circuit. State electricity company will provide meter for free. Households must cover $40 installation cost.
Program Enrollment	Participants must register through an online system (http://www.ecuadorcambia.com/).
Electricity Credit	80 kWh/month of free electricity for cooking (i.e., not billed for up to 80 kWh/month above average monthly consumption).