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    Free Webinar: Heat Pump Water Heater Design, Performance, and Environmental Health Implications for Commercial Foodservice, October 15, 10 am PT

  • 15 October 2026
  • Start time : 10:00 AM
  • End time : 11:30 AM
  • Event Host : Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Free Webinar: Advanced Hot Water - Heat Pump Water Heater Design, Performance, and Environmental Health Implications for Commercial Foodservice, October 15, 10 - 11:30 am PT
Event Description

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.

Agenda

  • Introduction and safety message
  • Hot water heating basics
  • Technology comparison
  • Approval and evaluation guidance
  • Resources and best practices
  • Key take aways/ Q&A

Objectives

The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, 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

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Daniel La Commare

      Daniel LaCommare is an energy efficiency engineer advancing the evolution of commercial kitchens through innovative water heating technologies and next generation equipment. He has led research initiatives under CalNEXT and the California Energy Commission, including measurement and verification studies on heat pump water heaters and an exploratory project on electric coffee roasting. Daniel has authored more than 70 appliance testing reports in partnership with manufacturer representatives, focusing on both cutting-edge prototypes and market-established units to shrink kitchen footprints and optimize energy performance.
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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