Spark Sessions: Energy Optimization

Each month we will host a guest to do a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. Organizers, educators, and students are all invited to join. This month, we will hear about energy optimization from Chris Torline from Trane. Chris will be talking about advanced energy optimization strategies for buildings and his work with schools using thermal storage, AI, and data analytics.

About Chris Torline:

With a 25-year career dedicated to analyzing and optimizing building systems for performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability, Chris is a seasoned expert in his field. 

In his role as an Educational Programs Engineer, Chris collaborates with schools, colleges, and universities to integrate technology into inspirational teaching methods. He champions work-based and project-based learning opportunities, believing that real and relevant projects can transform student anxiety and disconnection into a visionary and fulfilling future.

Chris’s greatest passion lies in helping others realize their potential to create new realities for themselves. By teaching the skills of creating from the inside out, he inspires individuals to envision and achieve a life better than they ever imagined.

Teachers are eligible for 1 contact hour of professional development credit upon request after completion of this webinar. Those wishing to receive contact hours must attend the entirety of the webinar, and we ask that they have their camera on if possible. Please email Sarah at Sarah@KidWind.org after completion of the webinar if you would like to request a certificate of contact hours completed.