SCE Energy Education Center

Provided by SCE Energy Education Center 3 CEUs available Modernizing a commercial kitchen is a phased process that blends familiar workflows with emerging high-performance technologies. This course provides a practical roadmap for evolving today’s kitchens into efficient, resilient, and ultimately all-electric operations. Participants will explore planning and budgeting considerations, equipment selection strategies, infrastructure needs, and the operational impacts of a hybrid transition. The session also highlights lessons learned from operators, designers, and facility teams who have already advanced along this path, offering actionable insights to help you prioritize steps, engage stakeholders, and build a clear strategy for a future-ready kitchen. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Outline the key phases involved in transitioning from conventional kitchen systems to hybrid and all-electric operations. Assess cost factors, operational impacts, and staff training considerations associated with the transition. Understand equipment selection, space planning, electrical capacity, and ventilation strategies essential for modern electric kitchens. Apply tools and frameworks to evaluate readiness and prioritize next steps for their own electrification roadmap. Speakers: Mark Duesler Consultant Chef Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center To register, contact Jey Lacey at Jey.Lacey@sce.com

Provided by SCE Energy Education Center 3 CEUs available As more commercial kitchens transition to all-electric operations—whether driven by code requirements or operator preference—Environmental Health Professionals are increasingly asked to evaluate emerging hot-water technologies. This session explains the fundamentals of heat pump and electric-resistance water heating, and compares the benefits, limitations, and performance considerations of each technology. Participants will learn practical guidance for determining when Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are appropriate for limited-service commercial kitchens and how to evaluate them in the absence of detailed Environmental Health guidelines. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Explain the basics of heat pump water heaters and resistance water heaters. Approve a HPWH for use in limited-service commercial kitchens Access additional resources that explain optimized hot water systems design. Speakers: Daniel LaCommare, Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center, Engineer To register, contact Jey Lacey at Jey.Lacey@sce.com