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SUMMARY:Refrigerant Regulations for Foodservice
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Tech Service Center\n1.5 CEU available \nThis presentation will review the latest U.S. federal and California state refrigerant regulations and the prescribed phase-down schedules for high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant gases used in small commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems that are typically found in restaurants. Low-GWP alternative gases and systems (Class A2L and A3) and the associated energy implications will be discussed. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nSpecify refrigeration and HVAC equipment that will be in compliance with State and Federal refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations.\nSpecify equipment that uses the most current adopted low-GWP refrigerants.\nUse no-cost\, online\, utility resources to locate energy efficient refrigeration equipment\, calculate ROI\, and receive incentives under the CA Energy Wise Instant Rebates program.\n\nSpeakers:\nAngelo Karas\, Senior Lab Technician\, Frontier Energy’s Food Service Tech Center \nTo register\, contact Kiana Caban\, kcaban@frontierenergy.com or 925.866.2844
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/refrigerant-regulations-for-foodservice/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081519
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SUMMARY:Food Safety and the Kitchen of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Tech Service Center\n1.5 CEU available \nMeeting food safety requirements and regulations in restaurants is the highest priority of any operating kitchen. Many new pieces of equipment are designed with programmable\, web-connected systems that are designed to help operators implement proper HACCP compliance – including reducing food handling and generating automated reporting. \nLearn about these new pieces of cooking\, holding\, and refrigeration equipment and find out how they save energy and reduce labor while simultaneously increasing food safety and HAACP compliance in commercial kitchens. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nImplement food safety staff training and operating procedures.\nUtilize programmable and IoT-ready foodservice equipment to ensure food safety and code compliance.\nUtilize utility programs and services to identify efficient\, high-tech equipment that promotes food safety\, and take advantage of utility rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment.\n\nSpeakers:\nMark Duesler\, Program Manager\, Frontier Energy’s Food Service Tech Center \nTo register\, contact Kiana Caban\, kcaban@frontierenergy.com or 925.866.2844
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/food-safety-and-the-kitchen-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T113000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Tech Service Center\n1.5 CEU available \nThis class will start with a broad overview of all the commercial induction cooking and holding products that are either available in the marketplace or know to be in development. From small countertop single hob units to full-size induction woks and ranges\, there is a lot if activity from manufacturers. Next\, the class will discuss when and why an operation would need to choose more heavy duty\, high-input\, induction products versus the lighter duty\, lower-input units. \nChef Mark will demonstrate several induction technologies\, illustrating the advantages of induction cooking and holding using several different food types and cooking techniques. \nLearn how induction technologies will lower operating costs and help create the kitchen of the future and find out how to get utility rebates for purchasing induction equipment. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the various induction technologies available for commercial kitchen operations\nUnderstand what type of induction equipment is best suited for their menu choices and kitchen operations.\nTake advantage of utility programs and rebates that will help lower the cost of implementing induction cooking in their kitchens.\n\nSpeakers:\nMark Duesler\, Program Manager\, Frontier Energy’s Food Service Tech Center \nTo register\, contact Kiana Caban\, kcaban@frontierenergy.com or 925.866.2844
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/deep-dive-into-commercial-induction-cooking/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T100000
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SUMMARY:Heat Illness\, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Tech Service Center\n1.5 CEU available \nThis class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but\, they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens. Learn the details of these new regulations\, how to help operators lower kitchen temperatures\, and how to come into compliance with these laws. Likewise\, new California laws require that all water utilities follow strict conservation guidelines in both dry and wet years – which could impact water costs. This class will provide training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dishrooms. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nAppraise an employee’s indoor heat illness risk and communicate a plan to come into compliance with the CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations\,\nExplain how to reduce the ambient heat in a kitchen environment through equipment choice and ventilation optimization\, and\nEmploy corrective techniques to reduce water waste in commercial kitchens and dishrooms.\n\nSpeakers:\nRichard Young\, Director of Education\, Frontier Energy’s\, Food Service Tech Center \nTo register\, contact Kiana Caban\, kcaban@frontierenergy.com or 925.866.2844
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/heat-illness-california-regulations-and-the-kitchen-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
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SUMMARY:Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Tech Service Center\n1.5 CEU available \nThe California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking\, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric\, zero net carbon kitchens. \nThis class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. Learn how heat-recovery dishmachines\, effective plumbing design\, and decentralized\, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the water and energy savings associated with heat recovery dishmachines.\nUnderstand the benefits of using heat pump water heaters in commercial foodservice.\nUnderstand how heat recovery dishmachines and heat pump water heaters can make each other cost effective.\n\nSpeakers:\nRichard Young\, Director of Education\, Frontier Energy’s\, Food Service Tech Center\nDaniel LaCommare\, Engineer I\, Frontier Energy’s\, Food Service Tech Center \nTo register\, contact Kiana Caban\, 925.866.2844 or kcaban@frontierenergy.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/hot-water-design-for-heat-pump-water-heaters/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T100000
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SUMMARY:Commercial Foodservice Energy and Economics Forecast 2025
DESCRIPTION:Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW)\, PG&E\, Frontier Energy – Food Service Tech Center\n2.0 CEU available \nThe restaurant industry is one of the most challenging business sectors. Restaurant owners in California must deal with new regulations\, a challenging labor market\, and rising food\, utility\, and real estate costs.\nIn 2024\, operators will need to remain fast\, flexible\, and cost conscious in order to survive and flourish. The economic drivers for the industry will include gas prices\, food delivery\, consumer confidence\, the recovering supply chain\, and the challenge of finding adequate labor. High-output\, energy-efficient\, kitchen equipment and smart facility design are more important than ever for restaurant profitability.\nJoin our guest speakers\, Richard Young from Frontier Energy\, Robin Ashton from Ashton Foodservice Consulting & the Ashton Report and Jot Condie\, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association as they discuss trends\, innovations and the future state of our industry. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss National trends in the restaurant industry related to equipment and operations.\nUnderstand national and international market and growth trends are driving and shaping the food service industry.\nUtilize utility programs\, services\, and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment\n\nSpeakers: \nRichard Young\, Director of Education\, Frontier Energy’s\, Food Service Technology Center\nRobin Ashton\, Principal\, Ashton Foodservice Consulting & the Ashton Report\nJot Condie\, President and CEO\, California Restaurant Association \nTo register\, visit https://caenergywise.com/seminars/
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/commercial-foodservice-energy-and-economics-forecast-2025/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081519
CREATED:20240120T154857Z
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SUMMARY:Frontier Energy - Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking - (1.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the commercial induction cooking and holding products that are either available in the marketplace or know to be in development. From small countertop single hob units to full-size induction woks and ranges\, there is a lot if activity from manufacturers. Next\, the class will discuss when and why an operation would need to choose more heavy duty\, high-input\, induction products versus the lighter duty\, lower-input units. \nIn the second part of the class\, Chef Mark will demonstrate several induction technologies\, illustrating the advantages of induction cooking and holding using several different food types and cooking techniques. \nLearn how induction technologies will lower operating costs and help create the kitchen of the future and find out how to get utility rebates for purchasing induction equipment. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the various induction technologies available for commercial kitchen operations\nUnderstand what type of induction equipment is best suited for their menu choices and kitchen operations.\nTake advantage of utility programs and rebates that will help lower the cost of implementing induction cooking in their kitchens.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMark Duesler\, Chef Consultant at the Frontier Energy\, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/frontier-energy-deep-dive-into-commercial-induction-cooking-1-5-ceus/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081519
CREATED:20240120T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T153958Z
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SUMMARY:Frontier Energy - Creating an Effective\, Code-Compliant\, Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System in Vented and Ventless Applications - (1.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture 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 system. New green building and heat illness regulations have introduced challenges to designers\, environmental health specialists\, and operators\, who want to create effective and safe kitchen ventilation systems while remaining true to building and fire codes. Only well-designed and optimized exhaust systems will meet all standards. \nLearn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system – whether vented or ventless\, know when and how to use ventless exhaust\, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements\, and design systems that meet the energy and CalOSHA codes and standards. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nResearch findings on indoor air quality in kitchens and dish rooms.\nSee how space design and troubleshooting differ for various hoods\, including with typical exhaust hoods\, recirculating hoods and unhooded equipment.\nUnderstand upcoming revisions to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and Cal OSHA regulations and how they affect the design of commercial kitchens\, both new and retrofit.\nFind utility programs and services\, cost savings and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment\n\nSpeakers: \n\nRichard Young\, Director of Education at the Frontier Energy\, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/frontier-energy-creating-an-effective-code-compliant-commercial-kitchen-ventilation-ckv-system-in-vented-and-ventless-applications-1-5-ceus/
LOCATION:Frontier Energy\, 1075 Serpentine Lane\, Suite B\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081519
CREATED:20230818T162353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T192940Z
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SUMMARY:Southern California Edison – Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters (2CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking\, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric\, zero-net-carbon kitchens. \nThis class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. \nLearn how heat-recovery dishmachines\, effective plumbing design\, and decentralized\, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the conclusion of this class participants will be able to:\n1. Describe the water and energy savings associated with heat recovery dishmachines.\n2. Understand the benefits of using heat pump water heaters in commercial foodservice.\n3. Understand how heat recovery dishmachines and heat pump water heaters can make each other cost-effective. \nSpeaker: Michael Slater\, Frontier Energy
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/southern-california-edison-hot-water-design-for-heat-pump-water-heaters-2ceus/
LOCATION:Energy Education Center Irwindale\, 6090 N. Irwindale Ave\, CA\, 91702\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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