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Fall 2026 FWE/Ovention Consultant Seminar

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown 301 3rd Avenue South, Nashville

Provided by FWE & Ovention 12 CEUs available This event will provide knowledge of various heating, holding and transport systems along with innovative ventless cooking technologies to assist in designing future client projects.  We will review construction and design and fast service methods, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently, safely and at top quality.  Categories that will be covered include Ventless Speed Cooking, Advanced Finishing Techniques, Low Temperature Cooking, Precision Holding, Serving Equipment and Specialized Refrigeration & Transport.  We will close the evening with a Chef hosted, behind the scenes educational tour at Nashville’s hottest small batch bakery, “The Buttermilk Ranch”, where Executive Chef and Co-Owner Alyssa Gangeri will discuss: What it means to be a small batch bakery, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a restaurant. For more details and to register, contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net

Advanced Hot Water: Heat Pump Water Heater Design, Performance, and Environmental Health Implications for Commercial Foodservice

Food Service Technology Center 1075 Serpentine Ln, Suite B, Pleasanton +1 more

Provided by Frontier Energy, Food Service Tech Center, PG&E and California Energy Wise (CEW) 1.5 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. To register, click link - Seminars - California Energy Wise

The Induction Advantage: Fast, Clean, Powerful

Southern California Edison - Foodservice Technology Center 6050 N. Irwindale Avenue, Suite E, Irwindale

Provided by SCE Foodservice Technology Center 3 CEUs available As sustainability becomes a top priority, induction cooking is emerging as a critical solution for decarbonizing commercial kitchens. This session explores how switching to induction can drastically cut energy use, reduce emissions, and contribute to broader climate goals—without compromising kitchen performance. Includes real-world examples and a live demonstration. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Explain how induction technology contributes to energy and emissions reduction. Understand how induction fits into all-electric and low-carbon kitchen models. Identify equipment types and kitchen strategies that support carbon reduction. Review case studies of operations that have successfully electrified cooklines. Observe live demonstrations of induction technology’s capabilities Speakers: Mark Duesler Consultant Chef Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center To register, contact Andre Saldivar at Andre.Saldivar@sce.com