Fisher-Nickel, inc. [FNi] is an engineering consulting firm owned and operated by Don Fisher and Judy Nickel. Fisher-Nickel, inc. was incorporated in 1999 and specializes in energy efficiency in commercial kitchens. With a combined experience of over forty years, both Don Fisher and Judy Nickel have extensive industry knowledge.

Don Fisher
Don has a comprehensive background in energy conservation, energy-efficient facility design and equipment research that is specific to the foodservice sector. He has over twenty-five years of experience managing foodservice related energy-efficiency programs for utilities and government. Don Fisher was the 2006 recipient of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy [ACEEE] Champion of Energy Efficiency Award. He is a popular speaker at industry forums and is the author of numerous industry research papers and articles.

Judy Nickel
With over twenty years of experience in program management and a background as lead researcher for PG&E’s Production-Test Kitchen Project, Judy Nickel is responsible for contract and project administration. She administers FNi’s contracts with PG&E and manages the operation and staffing aspects of the FSTC.

FNi Team
Fisher-Nickel, inc. employs a diverse team of engineers, analysts, researchers and technicians with a shared passion for energy-efficiency and a desire to share their knowledge to further educate the commercial foodservice industry on the most innovative and cutting-edge technologies. » FNi Team


Fisher-Nickel, inc. offers services outside of PG&E's service territory. These services are fee-based and include site-surveys and site-survey training, energy efficiency educational seminars and training and facility design and equipment specification assistance.