ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - SMUD and local elected officials unveiled an all-electric commercial kitchen at the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (9040 High Tech Court) on June 16, made possible through SMUD’s Community Impact Plan’s Business District Electrification program.

The Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation's all-electric kitchen upgrade replaced all gas appliances with advanced electric equipment, including an induction wok station with four woks, a griddle, two Combi ovens, a deep fryer and a stock pot station.

Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Director Steven T. Hamamoto addresses attendees during the June 16 unveiling of the center’s new all-electric commercial kitchen. 

The all-electric kitchen supports Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation’s community events, including cooking classes and energy workshops, helping residents learn about sustainable, efficient cooking methods. The all-electric kitchen expands access to healthy, efficient cooking and will reduce indoor air pollution associated with gas appliances.

This initiative will also lower long-term operating and maintenance costs for the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation’s facilities, demonstrating SMUD’s commitment to making tangible investments in the community that provide long-term benefits and savings.

Part of the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation’s new induction kitchen is shown, featuring a four-wok induction station, griddle, two combi ovens, deep fryer and stock pot station.

As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years. SMUD is a recognized industry leader for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. 

In 2024, SMUD’s power supply was about 62% carbon free, which is largely influenced by the weather and amount of hydroelectricity produced. SMUD’s goal is to eliminate carbon in its electricity production by 2030 while maintaining reliability and keeping rates among the lowest in California; on average, 50% lower than its neighboring, investor-owned utility. For more information on SMUD’s Zero Carbon Plan and its customer programs, visit smud.org.