TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET ASSESSMENT FORUM: NATIONAL ACCOUNT PRESENTATION Presented by Melisa Marks October 26, 2011
Southern California Gas Company Our History Delivering for nearly 140 years. Clean, safe, reliable. Nation s largest natural gas distribution utility. Service territory encompasses 20,000 square miles. 20.9 million consumers through 5.7 million meters from Visalia to the Mexican border. Glad to be of service Our programs are funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. California consumers are not obligated to purchase any product or service mentioned in our programs.
Energy Resource Center Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified version 1.0 2000 LEED Existing Building Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) Certified 2009 Presently working on Gold LEED EBOM State-of-the-art center offers energy-efficient solutions to business customers Constructed using recycled materials Design approach is to preserve and minimize Philosophy: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle and Rebates
Food Service Equipment Center The test-drive experience About 150 pieces on consignment From 60 manufacturers No sales pressure No obligation No charge Equipment is not for sale Our Goal is customer satisfaction and energy efficiency
Energy-Saving Opportunities Foodservice is energy intensive! $10 billion/year in energy for commercial foodservice 10 million commercial appliances in USA A single piece of food service equipment can consume more energy than the average sized home.
Statewide Foodservice ASTM Testing Standard Test Method development and testing has been a major driver of the California Utilities especially the Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC) since its inception. The test methods allow uniform procedures to be applied to each appliance, ensuring an apples-to-apples comparison of performance results. Custom projects for national accounts.
ENERGY STAR Not just for residential appliances anymore Now for commercial food service equipment Fryers Hot Food Holding Cabinets Solid Door Refrigerators & Freezers Steam Cookers Griddles Dishwashers Ice Machines Convection Ovens ENERGY STAR equipment can cut utility cost by 25 percent without sacrificing service, quality, style or comfort. energystar.gov/cfs
California Energy -Efficiency Foodservice Rebates Current Rebates Steamers Holding Cabinets Fryers Griddles Ice Machines Refrigerator/Freezers Demand Control Ventilation Convection Ovens Gas Conveyor Ovens Combination Ovens Rack Ovens
Energy-Saving Opportunities Reducing Your Consumption Review start-up/shut-down schedules Are cooking processes efficient? Keep HVAC systems maintained Monitor water use, especially HOT water Calibrate equipment Replace missing parts Adjust pilots Clean equipment Turn off plug loads Maintain gaskets/hinges Remember well maintained equipment is more energy efficient!
Working Together Partnering Together for Energy Efficiency Southern California Gas Company Southern California Edison San Diego Gas & Electric Pacific Gas & Electric Water Utilities (MWD) bewaterwise.com
Contact Information Southern California Gas Company socalgas.com Food Service Equipment Center socalgas.com/innovation/fsec/ ercfoodsvc@sempra.com 562-803-7323 mmarks@semprautilities.com
SoCalGas Programs and Services Online Tools: socalgas.com/innovation/fsec/ Equipment selection guide Qualifying equipment list for rebates Rebates applications Online Equipment Catalog Calendar of events and seminar registrations Equipment Maintenance Guide And more Call by phone 24/7: 1-800-GAS-2000 Visit fishnick.com for qualifying equipment list Thank you!