She says fewer people live in three-generation households, where the parents and grandparents work.

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According to the World Policy Institute, coal-and-oil-fired power plants consume roughly twice the water than that of gas-fired facilities while nuclear generation needs three times that of natural gas.

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The first generation, introduced three years ago, cut energy use by 30% and cooking time from 9 minutes to 7.5.

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The three-generation Gloer family says families need to remember to lean on each other during the hard times.

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