Electric Roasting: The True Costs, Complexities, and Considerations

As the specialty coffee industry accelerates toward sustainability and net-zero goals, electric roasting has become a hot topic. On paper, it seems promising—no gas lines, potential emissions reduction, and accessibility in urban markets.  In reality it’s far more nuanced.

Join Diedrich CEO, Karl Schmidt, at Roast Summit 2025 in Portland this October for a deep dive into what electric roasting really means for your business. From infrastructure and cost to roast quality and scalability, we’ll explore the overlooked details that can make or break your roasting operations.

Key Topics Karl Will Cover:

• Impacts of Rising Energy Costs due to Current Political Environment

• Infrastructure Requirements: Power Isn’t Plug-and-Play

• Emissions: Electric ≠ Clean Energy (Unless Your Grid Is)

• Production Capacity & Scaling Limitations

• Cost of Ownership: Beyond the Purchase Price

• Roast Quality & Process Control

• Long-Term Flexibility: Choose Equipment That Grows With You

• Electric Isn’t Wrong—It’s Just Often Misunderstood

Registration is extremely limited. Reserve your seat today and come ready to ask questions.

Let’s Talk Roasting.