Commercial Cooking - Early Adopters

PIONEERING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE KITCHEN

The Food Service Technology Center, the Southern California Gas (SCG) Food Service Equipment Center, and Energy Star are working to promote adoption of energy efficient commercial cooking appliances across California.

Commercial cooking appliances currently qualified by Energy Star include:

•    Dishwashers
•    Fryers
•    Hot Food Holding Cabinets
•    Ice Machines
•    Refrigerators & Freezers
•    Steam Cookers

There are also many types of energy efficient commercial cooking appliances not covered by the Energy Star program, including griddles, broilers, ovens, and low-flow pre-rinse spray valves.  Over the next several years, Energy Star will continue to add to its commercial food service program, covering many of these appliance types.
Here's what you can do to become an early adopter of efficient commercial cooking appliances:

• Purchase Energy Star qualified commercial cooking appliances.
• Check the SCG Food Service Equipment Center’s gas equipment catalog for a comprehensive listing of energy efficient appliances.
• Check the Food Service Technology Center’s website for energy efficient appliances not covered by Energy Star.
• Check with your local utility - you may be eligible for rebates on efficient cooking appliances!
• Perform a “Do-it-yourself Energy Survey” to ensure that you haven’t missed any savings opportunities. Click here to access the survey, offered through the SCG Food Service Equipment Center.
• Perform regular maintenance of cooking appliances.  For gas equipment, refer to SCG’s Equipment Maintenance Guide.

Photo credit: Gemini Bakery Equipment Company