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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MAY 18  

The Benefits and Challenges of R290 as a Refrigerant

Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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The Benefits and Challenges of R290 as a Refrigerant

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am

This class will discuss current refrigeration equipment challenges and regulations. Current ENERGY STAR V4.0 reach-in refrigeration and ice machine V3.0 thresholds as well as included and excluded types of appliances. EPA allowable refrigerants and corresponding refrigeration applications. Refrigeration equipment will be broken into different categories and matching refrigerants including: R290 for small self-contained refrigeration equipment, R407 and R410 for ice machines and blast chillers, R448 for walk in coolers and freezers, CO2 and Ammonia for large supermarket rack systems.

Participants will be able to:

• Identify which refrigeration categories are federally regulated and which are voluntary incentivized
• Determine which refrigerants are going to be phased out
• What to look for in low GWP and energy efficient refrigeration equipment
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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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JUN 8  

Code Compliant Indirect Waste Discharge and Grease Interceptors for Foodservice

Tuesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Code Compliant Indirect Waste Discharge and Grease Interceptors for Foodservice

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Food Service Establishments are equipped with various types of equipment and fixtures which require special health considerations for discharge to the sanitary drain system. This webinar will review the various installation and maintenance requirements for both indirect waste discharge and greasy waste interceptors to ensure safe, sanitary, and plumbing code compliant conditions exist within your business.

Attendees will learn:

• Recognize health hazards related to the discharge of indirect waste to the sanitary drain system
• Identify proper discharge points for various food service equipment and fixtures
• Differentiate between air gap and air break requirements for indirect waste
• Recognize maintenance requirements for indirect waste discharge piping
• Manage grease interceptor maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Utility programs and services, cost savings and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment

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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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MAY 27  

Induction Woks - Types, Uses, Performance and Efficiency

Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Induction Woks - Types, Uses, Performance and Efficiency

Thursday, May 27th, 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am

As with other sectors, the foodservice industry is experiencing increased attention to decarbonization and effective energy use; it has become imperative to explore alternative options. In contrast, traditional woks are considerably less efficient than their induction cousins. In this session, we will discuss the similarities and differences of gas and induction woks and give you the information to decide what is best for your future operation.

Participants will be able to:

• Specify the best wok for their operation based on energy usage and size.
• Discuss the differences in controls from eastern and western-style models.
• Compare the efficiency and performance of various models.
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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