A Modern Showcase of Efficiency

The Piedmont Natural Gas Technology & Design Center is an exclusive collaboration of innovative and resource-efficient natural gas design, materials, equipment, learning and technologies. Housed within 16,000 square feet of indoor functional displays and 5,000 square feet of outdoor plaza and pavilion workspaces, complete with ample parking facilities, the Center provides an opportunity to explore hands-on natural gas applications in contemporary commercial and residential environments.


As the first-of-its-magnitude facility, the Technology & Design Center models the latest in natural gas efficiency, energy consumption and usage. Working with our experienced natural gas management team, businesses may test, train and develop innovative kitchen concepts utilizing the facility’s 16 different natural gas applications and 77 natural gas appliances, representing more than 15 different manufacturers. The hands-on test kitchens, comparison workshops, experiential seminars and live events will cultivate a competitive edge you won’t find elsewhere.

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    A Natural Gas ShowcaseA Natural Gas Showcase

    Learn why our associated vendors and manufacturers are excited to be a part of this “try-before-you-buy-or-build” model showcasing natural gas within residential and commercial applications.
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    Center of InnovationCenter of Innovation

    As the only facility of its kind on the East Coast, this commercial kitchen and outdoor living solution facility is an exclusive collaboration of resource-efficient design, materials, equipment, learning and technologies.
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    Explore the Benefits of Natural GasExplore the Benefits of Natural Gas

    Use our state-of-the-art analytics tools to gather and evaluate potential operating costs, do performance testing and explore annual energy usage to help make informed, confident purchasing decisions on your next project.
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    Host and Attend EventsHost and Attend Events

    Host or attend your next live event or hands-on workshop to experience the versatility and performance of natural gas, utilizing dozens of state-of-the-art cooking and outdoor living applications.
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    Outdoor ExperiencesOutdoor Experiences

    Experience modern natural gas appliances, tankless water heaters, radiant heaters, lamps, torches and fire displays in our outdoor pavilion and commercial kitchen spaces.
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    Watch and LearnWatch and Learn

    Immerse yourself in live, experiential workshops, trainings, meetings, and demonstrations, utilizing dozens of unique natural gas applications, appliances and hands-on equipment.

Natural Gas Innovation

As the only facility of its kind on the East Coast, the Center’s state-of-the-art commercial and residential applications may be utilized by developers and builders (residential, commercial, industrial), the learning community (schools, classes), hotel and restaurant professionals and associations, foodservice professionals, appliance dealers and distributors, plumbers and HVAC professionals and more for:


  • Menu Development and Cooking Technique (Test Kitchen)
  • Hands-on Equipment Application
  • Side-by-side, Live Product and Equipment Testing and Brand Comparisons
  • Gas-to-Gas or Gas-to-Electric Equipment Testing
  • Energy Cost and Efficiency Performance Comparisons
  • Real-time Applicable Testing Equipment Data Displays
  • Metering of Entire Kitchen Lines
  • Individual Equipment Metering
  • Ware Washing Capabilities with Jackson Conveyor Dish Machine and Three Compartment Sinks
  • Vendor Showcase and Equipment Displays
  • Rotating Schedule of Equipment and Installation
  • Two 22’ Indoor Kitchen Lines with Halton and Captive Aire Hood Systems
  • Multiple Event and Venue Applications
  • Experiential Live Workshops, Trainings, Meetings
  • Custom Seating with Full AV Capabilities
  • Vendor- and Associate-led Demonstrations
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Our commercial and residential applications and equipment will include lighting, backup generators, heating and cooling systems, outdoor heaters, ambience fire displays, residential cooking, residential hood systems, refrigeration and warm holding for food, water heaters and tankless. The Center will also work cooperatively and representing several commercial foodservice cooking equipment and hood ventilation systems manufacturers.


When it comes to testing, comparing and purchasing natural gas equipment, informed decision-making positively impacts your bottom line. From hospitality to home ownership, the Technology & Design Center aims to be the driving force behind our customers’ success, helping you make the most informed, energy-wise purchasing decisions to save time, energy and money, and be in-the-know on the fastest-growing commercial and residential energy sector in the world – natural gas.

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