From the equipment list to opening night.

Restaurant & commercial kitchen electrical

A commercial kitchen brings refrigeration, cooking equipment, ventilation, and service areas together. Coordinate the electrical work with the equipment schedule and the people installing each system.

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CRE field photo · Kitchen electrical panel

Restaurant electrical: the work we can help with.

From the equipment list to opening night.

Restaurant electrical

Kitchen equipment circuits

Review power requirements for cooking equipment, refrigeration, dishwashing, and preparation areas.

Restaurant electrical

Hood & mechanical coordination

Coordinate electrical connections and required interfaces with the hood, mechanical, and fire-suppression contractors.

Restaurant electrical

Dining & service areas

Plan lighting, controls, outlets, and power for counters and point-of-sale equipment.

Project photos

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Equipment list

Add your equipment and the details you have. Leave unknowns blank. Your schedule will show what still needs review.

Equipment 1

Equipment name *Quantity *Manufacturer / modelVoltage shown on equipmentPhaseNameplate rating, including units

Attach cut-sheets or nameplate photos (optional)

Up to 10 files, 4 MB total. These are attachments for CRE to review; the tool does not extract specifications from them.

Preview your equipment schedule

COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LIST 1. Unnamed equipment × 1 Model: Unknown | Voltage: Unknown | Phase: Unknown Nameplate rating (as entered): Unknown Still needed: model / cut-sheet, voltage, phase, nameplate rating Attachments selected: None Visitor-entered schedule. Attachments have not been read or verified by this tool. Available capacity, circuit sizing, and final installation requirements need review.

Add an equipment name and a whole quantity from 1 to 10,000 for each row to include this schedule in an inquiry.

The details that shape the project.

Before defining the work, we review how your property operates and what the equipment needs.

Final equipment selections
Model changes can affect power requirements. Confirm the equipment schedule before rough-in.
Utility & building capacity
Review the proposed load against the existing service and distribution before committing to a layout.
Inspection coordination
Build the schedule around trade interfaces, access, equipment delivery, and the applicable inspection process.

A useful starting point.

Send what you have. These details help us prepare for your restaurant electrical project.

Kitchen equipment schedule with model numbers
Floor plan and electrical drawings
Hood and suppression contractor contacts
Opening schedule and existing service information

Common questions.

Can you work on an existing restaurant?

Yes, the scope starts with the existing equipment and proposed changes. Access and interruptions must be planned around food storage, staff, and business hours.

Does new cooking equipment need a new circuit?

Compare the new equipment requirements with the existing circuit and connection. A matching plug or location does not establish that the supply is suitable.

Are hood interlocks part of the electrical scope?

The required electrical interfaces should be explicitly coordinated with the hood and suppression providers, including who tests the complete sequence.

Help with the cost.

Match the project address and electricity provider to the program. We can discuss the electrical scope; the program administrator confirms eligibility, available funding, and the award.

Program details checked September 17, 2026.

Silicon Valley Power · City of Santa Clara

Commercial lighting rebates

Calculated for your lighting upgrade

SVP reviews qualifying lighting retrofits using its project calculator. Bring the fixture inventory, proposed equipment, and operating hours into the rebate review. Apply for pre-approval before installation. Eligibility and the award depend on the approved lighting scope, not simply the number of fixtures replaced.

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Eligible PG&E small businesses

Simplified Savings

Program-installed efficiency improvements

Qualifying sites may receive lighting and other efficiency improvements through the program. Screening includes peak demand of 50 kW or less, no more than five locations under one owner, and disadvantaged-community or hard-to-reach criteria. Enrollment restrictions apply. This is a program delivery path; confirm participation before including incentives in a CRE project budget.

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