Greener Event – Powering The Future

What an amazing second Greener Kitchens event we had yesterday! This event was all about Power, and our discussions covered the transition from gas to electric, the future of our power sources, harnessing available technologies, optimising designs and workflows to save power, and so much more!

During the event, we were fortunate to have some incredible speakers:

• Kelly Steele from Caterlink Greener Kitchens & Bars delivered an eye-opening presentation. Did you know that only 1 out of 100 hospitality businesses in WA uses solar panels? A staggering 90% rely on natural gas, 11% use liquid gas, and merely 1% utilise electricity for their commercial kitchens. Kelly emphasised that gas equipment is not as fast as electric or induction. Only 30% of gas is used for heating, while the remaining 70% is lost through exhaust hoods, making it both energy-inefficient and less healthy for staff.

• The incredibly talented Chef Evan Hayter, formerly of the award-winning Arimia, shared his commitment to sustainability. He advocates for solar and induction equipment, which he currently uses in his businesses.

• Robert Gibellini from MinPower introduced innovative ways to save energy, including cutting-edge solar systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. Minpower empowers venues by providing insights into their power and gas consumption, offering tailored solutions to reduce running costs and transition toward a greener, more cost-effective future.

To top it all off, we had a thrilling live cook-off – Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction. With live thermal cameras and plenty of banter, this cook-off provided a real-time view of the benefits and drawbacks of each unit.