Cool Air, Hot Takes

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coolair.hottakes@trane.com

andrea.burtness@tranetechnologies.com

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Beltdraulics: The End of Hydraulics As We Know It?

October 13, 2026

For over a century, heavy machinery has run on hydraulics: fluid-filled systems that leak, wear out, and slow down over time. But a new belt-driven actuator technology inspired by human muscle movement is offering a fluid-free alternative that outperforms hydraulics in speed, efficiency, and durability. Today, Charlie and Dan speak with Hiten Sonpal, CEO of RISE Robotics and a 20-year robotics veteran whose background includes leading bomb-disposal robot programs at iRobot and building the co...

Submarines, Server Farms, and the Future of AI

September 29, 2026

From submarines to servers, today’s guest is Adrian Hilderbrand, a former nuclear electrician’s mate who breaks down how the skills that kept a nuclear reactor cool translate directly to keeping hyperscale data centers running. Now a principal technical program manager at Eaton, Adrian shares why he thinks small modular reactors are the next big leap for both data centers and local communities.  This conversation also covers the new joint reference design from Eaton, Trane, and NVIDIA, a modu...

The 2026 Factbook: Energy Trends Shaping HVAC

September 15, 2026

U.S. electricity demand just rose for the first time in over two decades, and the data behind that shift is reshaping how HVAC engineers, contractors, and manufacturers need to think about energy planning. Today, Charlie and Dan speak with Lisa Jacobson, a 20-year energy policy veteran who has testified before Congress and represented the U.S. in U.N. climate talks, to unpack the 2026 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. This annual data-driven snapshot of the U.S. energy landscape is prod...

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Cool Air, Hot Takes is hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry. Its publicly listed emails are coolair.hottakes@trane.com and andrea.burtness@tranetechnologies.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cool Air, Hot Takes?

The publicly listed emails for Cool Air, Hot Takes: coolair.hottakes@trane.com and andrea.burtness@tranetechnologies.com.

How many listeners does Cool Air, Hot Takes have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Cool Air, Hot Takes?

Cool Air, Hot Takes typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior HVAC engineers, building-systems specialists, data center infrastructure leaders, energy and decarbonization researchers, technology founders, and executives with substantial practical experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major HVAC, building-technology, energy, or data center initiatives; Development or deployment of innovative efficiency, cooling, or decarbonization solutions; Senior roles at recognized industry companies, research organizations, or technology firms. Recent guests include Ali Heydari, Ruth Checknoff, and Jean-Simon Venne.

How hard is it to get booked on Cool Air, Hot Takes?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cool Air, Hot Takes cover?

Recent episodes cover Hvac, Building Systems, Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization, and Data Centers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.