Here's How the California Foodservice Resource Centers Can Help Your Operation

Foodservice Professionals...
Operating a restaurant is a tough business. With costs rising all around you, it's more important than ever to find ways to save money and reduce your operating costs. The California Foodservice Resource Centers can help. The Centers offer free, educational foodservice-specific seminars, expert energy advice, equipment demos and more. Operated by the California Investor-Owned Utilities (Southern California Edison^®, Southern California Gas Company^®, San Diego Gas & Electric^® and Pacific Gas and Electric Company^®), California Foodservice Resource Centers provide services at no cost to the commercial foodservice customer. We invite you to take advantage of these valuable services - locate your closest California Foodservice Resource Center today!

CURRENT SEMINARS / WEBINARS

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SEP 22  

Webinar: Hot Water in the Restaurant

Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Webinar: Hot Water in the Restaurant

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am

There are a lot of components that make up the foodservice hot water system, including heaters, piping, piping layout and other equipment. Water heating, delivery and use represents a significant annual cost to the operator ranging from $5,000 for a small quick-service restaurant, $50,000 for a large full-service restaurant, to $100,000 for a large cafeteria or business in California.

We will present the latest research on water heater types and applications, optimized distribution systems, improvements to overall operating efficiency, hot water delivery performance and end-use energy and water saving opportunities. This seminar will also cover hot water systems for new-constructions and existing facilities.

• Ways to improve the operating efficiency of hot water systems.
• How to select the right water heater for your kitchen using food safety sizing guidelines.
• To identify emerging technologies for optimizing hot water delivery system performance.
• How to simplify hot water system design while improving performance and keeping project costs fixed.
• About utility programs, services, rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment and how to identify cost savings.

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Southern California Edison
Foodservice Technology Center

6050 N Irwindale Ave, Suite E
Irwindale, CA 91702
(626) 812-7666

Register: sce.com/energycenters

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NOV 10  

Webinar: Cool It: How to Optimize Ventilation for Kitchen Comfort

Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Webinar: Cool It: How to Optimize Ventilation for Kitchen Comfort

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am

The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to captures all the heat, smoke, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job, the grease and other particles will spill out making the kitchen less comfortable for your staff. And in many cases, undesirable odors and excess heat will make their way into the dining room and tax your HVAC. Discover how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system,justify the cost of DCKV, save money and make your kitchen more comfortable with a few simple, actions that will be discussed during this informational seminar.

Attendees will learn:

• Research findings on indoor air quality in kitchens and dishrooms.
• How space design and troubleshooting differ for various hoods, including with typical exhaust hoods, recirculating hoods, and unhooded equipment.
• Recent revisions to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and CalOSHA regulations and how they affect the design of commercial kitchens, both new and retrofit.
• Utility programs and services, cost savings and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment.

Target Audience: K-12 foodservice, college and univeristy, business owners, chefs, facility managers, dealers, restaurant and kitchen managers, service technicians, maintenance personnel, risk and safety managers and purchasing agents, insurance agents, reps.
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SoCalGas
Food Service Equipment Center

9240 Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 803-7323

Register: seminars.socalgas.com

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San Diego Gas & Electric
Energy Innovation Center

4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(800) 613-8970

Register: seminars.sdge.com

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OCT 15  

Webinar: Effective Hot Water Design for Commercial Kitchens

Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Webinar: Effective Hot Water Design for Commercial Kitchens

Thursday, October 15th, 2020
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Food Service Technology Center field research has uncovered tremendous potential for energy and water savings in dishrooms and the biggest target in the dishroom is the pre-rinse operations (PRO). A commercial foodservice pre-rinse operation (PRO) includes the dishroom equipment and procedures used to prepare wares for processing through the dishmachine.

This class will share the results of 16 in-depth field studies of pre-rinse operations and offer training on how to dramatically cut PRO energy and water use while maintaining optimum flow, safety, and cleanliness of dishwares.

This class is perfect for both commercial and non-commercial food service operations that have dishrooms and the potential to train the dishroom staff. 

Participants will be able to:

• Discuss the results from 16 in-depth PRO studies and the potential for energy and water savings.
• Demonstrate PRO best practices that can be taught to dishroom staff.
• Develop PRO design best practices that will save energy and water while maximizing dishroom production.

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Pacific Gas & Electric
Food Service Technology Center

12949 Alcosta Blvd, Suite 101
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 866-2844

Register: pge.docebosaas.com/learn