Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Induction cooking is the most efficient and affordable way to cook on the planet, and it offers a quality comparable to that of gas cooking. However, typical induction requires an expensive 240-volt line and may require larger breaker boxes, increasing electrical infrastructure costs, especially during renovations. But what if we had a 120-volt plug-and-play full induction range?
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in*
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)**
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• GHI Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
**State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/the-affordable-path-to-120v-cooking
Speakers:
Sazi Bugay
Experienced in consumer goods, household appliances, with years of vast experience in product management, product development, regulatory compliance, brand management, and marketing functions in various positions since 1995. Sazi has spearheaded the exponential growth of two brands in the US by introducing unique product solutions with energy conservation and preservation of natural resources being prioritized. Introducing the first compact heat pump dryer in the US following years of development with both safety and regulatory work with various agencies including DOE, EPA and NEEA back in 2015 with superb energy efficiency was one of the successful launches of the Blomberg branded appliances in multifamily residential projects across the US and Canada. Sazi Bugay’s recent work to enable 120V induction cooking range project is another commitment to global decarbonization initiative with the many stakeholders, manufacturing partners combined with Summit Appliances’ strength in developing the product with many forms and sizes to enable a smooth transition from gas to electric on many communities which are budget and time challenged. Sazi has earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from Boston University, and he holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/sazi-bugay-40614120
Emily Intravia
Emily has led the marketing department at Summit Appliance since 2013, overseeing multiple brands that cover equipment in the residential, medical, laboratory, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Her work also carries over into the product development process, including Summit Appliance's commitment to simplifying electrification with innovative 120V cooking options. Emily holds a BA in English from Fordham University and TESOL certification for teaching English as a Second Language.
Lesson Learned
1. Understand the health benefits of induction cooking, which includes precise temperature control that can lead to healthier meal preparation without the risk of burning food.
2. Analyze the safety implications of induction cooking, as it operates with a cool surface that reduces the risk of burns and fire hazards compared to traditional gas cooking.
3. Introduce the concept of a 120-volt plug-and-play induction range to make the transition to efficient cooking more accessible, thus promoting greater welfare for households with limited electrical infrastructure.
4. Articulate the advantages of induction technology, which not only provides high-quality cooking but also contributes to environmental welfare by using energy more efficiently than gas.
Induction cooking is the most efficient and affordable way to cook on the planet, and it offers a quality comparable to that of gas cooking. However, typical induction requires an expensive 240-volt line and may require larger breaker boxes, increasing electrical infrastructure costs, especially during renovations. But what if we had a 120-volt plug-and-play full induction range?
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in*
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)**
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• GHI Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
**State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/the-affordable-path-to-120v-cooking
Speakers:
Sazi Bugay
Experienced in consumer goods, household appliances, with years of vast experience in product management, product development, regulatory compliance, brand management, and marketing functions in various positions since 1995. Sazi has spearheaded the exponential growth of two brands in the US by introducing unique product solutions with energy conservation and preservation of natural resources being prioritized. Introducing the first compact heat pump dryer in the US following years of development with both safety and regulatory work with various agencies including DOE, EPA and NEEA back in 2015 with superb energy efficiency was one of the successful launches of the Blomberg branded appliances in multifamily residential projects across the US and Canada. Sazi Bugay’s recent work to enable 120V induction cooking range project is another commitment to global decarbonization initiative with the many stakeholders, manufacturing partners combined with Summit Appliances’ strength in developing the product with many forms and sizes to enable a smooth transition from gas to electric on many communities which are budget and time challenged. Sazi has earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from Boston University, and he holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/sazi-bugay-40614120
Emily Intravia
Emily has led the marketing department at Summit Appliance since 2013, overseeing multiple brands that cover equipment in the residential, medical, laboratory, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Her work also carries over into the product development process, including Summit Appliance's commitment to simplifying electrification with innovative 120V cooking options. Emily holds a BA in English from Fordham University and TESOL certification for teaching English as a Second Language.
Lesson Learned
1. Understand the health benefits of induction cooking, which includes precise temperature control that can lead to healthier meal preparation without the risk of burning food.
2. Analyze the safety implications of induction cooking, as it operates with a cool surface that reduces the risk of burns and fire hazards compared to traditional gas cooking.
3. Introduce the concept of a 120-volt plug-and-play induction range to make the transition to efficient cooking more accessible, thus promoting greater welfare for households with limited electrical infrastructure.
4. Articulate the advantages of induction technology, which not only provides high-quality cooking but also contributes to environmental welfare by using energy more efficiently than gas.
