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    Free Webinar: Modernizing the Cookline - A Roadmap Toward a High-Performance, All-Electric Future, August 20, 10 - 11:30 am PT

  • 20 August 2026
  • Start time : 10:00 AM
  • End time : 11:30 AM
  • Event Host : Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
Free Webinar: Modernizing the Cookline - A Roadmap Toward a High-Performance, All-Electric Future, August 20, 10 - 11:30 am PT
Event Description

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 - 

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, 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

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  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
  • Agenda
    • Introduction and safety message
      The phased path to an all electric kitchen
      Planning, costs, and operational impacts
      Design and infrastructure for electric kitchens
      Lessons learned & real world Insights
      Next steps
      Q and A
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Mark Duesler

      Mark oversees the Try Before You Buy program at the FSTC. With 20 years in the food service industry and 15 years in the kitchen, he is eager to share his knowledge and expertise with the industry. Duesler has experience in a wide variety of full service restaurants including small family owned operations, volume and multi course fine dining, and chef driven farm-to-table concepts. Given his exposure to multiple dining concepts, Mark has a deep understanding of the unique needs specific to individual operations. Sharing this knowledge with operators allows them to make more informed decisions on proper equipment selection and usage.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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