The Independent Electricity System Operator in partnership with Restaurants Canada and the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association is pleased to host a FREE half-day event focused on energy efficiency in the foodservice sector.

The Save on Energy Foodservice Forum is being held in conjunction with the RC Show, Restaurants Canada’s annual trade show and conference at the Enercare Centre.

Located just a short 2-minute walk from the Enercare Centre, The Save on Energy Foodservice Forum is a premier event for those interested in exploring opportunities in operational savings related to energy efficiency.

Join us and network with energy efficiency professionals, participate in our interactive, virtual- walkthrough of a restaurant, and engage with the energy efficiency panel comprised of representatives from Reunion Island Coffee, Recipe Unlimited, Cafe Belong and Intercontinental Hotels.

The event is made up of five components:

1. Welcome from the IESO

Hear from your host, the IESO, who they are and what they can do for you.

• Robert Edwards, Business Advisor, Private Sector
• Candice Trickey, Director, Marketing & Alliances

2. Interactive, Virtual Walk-through

Participate with presenter subject matter expert, Stephen Dixon as he takes you through a working restaurant to Find the Savings.

3. Networking

Enjoy refreshments and networking with other restaurants and foodservice businesses that have taken advantage of the incentives available to them through the Save on Energy program and those that enjoy operational savings derived from energy efficiency upgrades. You will also have the opportunity to meet with electricity, gas and water utilities as well as trade allies specializing in energy efficiency in foodservice.

4. Customer Panel Discussion, Q & A

Hear from the panel as they discuss how energy efficiency has created new opportunities and impacted their bottom line.

• Adam Pesce, Director of Coffee, Reunion Island Coffee
• Sean McFetridge, National Energy Manager, Recipe Unlimited Corp.
• Roshun Pun, Director of Engineering, InterContinental Hotel Toronto Centre
• Brad Long, Chef & Owner, Cafe Belong / Belong Catering

5. Foodservice Energy Challenge Update

Get the latest news about the participants of the Foodservice Energy Challenge and what the next steps are.

• Eva Greff, NewSpring Energy

Who is this event for?

Restaurant / pub owners, operators, managers, caterers, hotels, resorts, clubs, universities, hospitals, long-term care homes, arenas and all facilities with food services.

Do you need to attend the RC Show in order to attend the Foodservice Forum?

No. You do not have to be an attendee of the RC Show to attend the Foodservice Forum. However, attendees of the Save on Energy Foodservice Forum are invited to attend the RC Show 2019 at Enercare Centre at no charge. You will be provided a RC Show access pass upon checking into the Save on Energy Foodservice Forum.

Event Contact:

Julie Wildgoose 289-808-1884 julie.wildgoose@thepowerfactory.net