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Decarbonization: Solutions Today, Strategies for Tomorrow

Toronto, ON | November 30, 2023

Trane continues to gather our subject matter experts across the organization to bring you answers.

Last year, the Government of Canada published its 2030 Emission Reduction Plan which details what we need to do in order to reach the ambitious climate target of 40-45% emissions by 2030. Now is the time to get ahead of the curve and continue to learn about how to accomplish carbon targets that will become more aggressive in years to come.

The journey to decarbonize your building is unique and Trane can meet you at any point. Whether policy, regulations or your own ESG goals are motivating you to change your building, Trane has the answers.

Date: November 30, 2023

Location: Trane Commercial Sales Office | 101-525 Cochrane Drive, Markham, ON L3R 8E3

Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm - Appetizers and networking time to follow presentations

Join us for Decarbonization: Solutions Today, Strategies for Tomorrow where Trane's subject matter experts will focus on forward-thinking.

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Our discussion will cover:

Building designs continue to evolve and these short presentations will offer insights into energy-efficient and green technologies that harness renewable and reuse energy. Three of Trane's exclusive Affiliate Product lines in Canada will review solutions that are tangible and focus on improvements that enable optimal flexibility and effortless sustainability.

Chance Brofft | National Sales Manager, Oilon

Chance Brofft has 11 years in the HVAC industry, working 4 years for a building automation company , 5 years as a service account manager for the Trane Cincinnati office and 2 years in his current role. He holds a BA Degree from Transylvania University and received his MBA from the University of Northern Kentucky. Outside of work, Chance enjoys playing golf and working out along with spending quality time with his wife and 7-year-old son.

Joe Fida | Chief Innovation Officer, Blade Air

Joe Fida, one of the visionary founders of Blade Air and the Chief Innovation Officer and head engineer at Blade Air, drives the company's groundbreaking indoor air quality (IAQ) innovations. Joe's journey began in the field of chemical engineering and culminated in the co-founding of Blade Air alongside his business partners. Possessing a strong technical foundation and a deep passion for innovation, Joe leads Blade Air's Research and Development efforts, spearheading pioneering IAQ solutions that redefine the industry while championing sustainability.

Electrification & Decarbonization Technologies & Trends

This presentation will discuss some common challenges and solutions for electrified applied systems. Topics related to hot water supply temperature, where to source heat from and some design best practices will be reviewed. A brief introduction to applied units that can move heat will lead into overall system options and potential solutions.

Dan Gentry | Applications Engineer

Dan Gentry is an Applications Engineer in La Crosse, WI. He joined Trane in 2018 after 8 years at another local WI-based chiller manufacturer. Dan first interned at Trane in the Technology Lab where he worked in the acoustic lab while attending school through 2008. His areas of expertise revolve around chiller plants, heat recovery and heat pump systems and their reliable and efficient design and operation. He graduated from Ferris State University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in HVAC Engineering Technology and is an active member of ASHRAE. Dan enjoys spending time with his family on the river and relaxing at the family cabin up north.

This presentation will discuss the use of Smart building technology for efficient engineering design and optimation of buildings for decarbonization.

Lukas Glaspell | Account Executive

Lukas is an account executive with the Trane Toronto team, working closely with clients to achieve their sustainability and energy goals by leveraging their building automation systems (BAS), supplying equipment, and optimizing HVAC performance. Through his leadership in low carbon and high efficiency HVAC strategies, Lukas supports clients to create and design HVAC solutions and follows them through manufacturing, installation, and optimal operation. Lukas' current specialization is in electrification of heating and building environment optimization with smart building automation technology. Lukas holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, with a specialization in Environmental Engineering from Queen's University. Lukas actively empowers others to take a step back and consider the holistic picture in every project supporting clients across Canada to achieve their sustainability goals with lasting results.