Cool Air, Hot Takes
Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry and Charlie and Dan · Trane
5.0from 89 ratings
- 36
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 89
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Cool Air, Hot Takes
Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes, the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun. Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry, two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship, this show is your go-to for the latest in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends. Charlie is a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an Applications Engineer with a knack for energy-efficient design and HVAC troubleshooting, bring their expertise (and plenty of hot takes) to every episode. Together, they dive into topics like the latest trends and systems redefining buildings and Industrial systems , and the future of AI in the industry, from smart thermostats to data centers. They’ll look at what’s up with all these tech companies buying nuclear power plants, and what does it mean for the future of climate control? Expect in-depth interviews with industry-leading experts, practical tips for engineers and contractors, and funny stories from that job that went sideways. Whether you’re designing ductwork, conducting energy audits, or upgrading to sustainable HVAC systems, this podcast is built to keep you informed and entertained. We want to hear from you! Email us CoolAir.HotTakes@trane.com with your questions, HVAC hacks, or the funniest thing that’s ever happened on a job, and we might feature it in an episode. Follow Cool Air, Hot Takes from Trane wherever you get your podcasts, and join us as we tackle the big questions and the finer points of thermodynamics—one hot take at a time. About Trane Commercial Trane Commercial, part of Trane Technologies, is a leading provider of innovative climate control solutions and energy services tailored for commercial environments. The company focuses on optimizing indoor climates through advanced HVAC systems, building automation, and sustainability initiatives. With a commitment to decarbonization, Trane aims to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings while enhancing comfort and efficiency. Learn more at: https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/ Meet the Hosts Charlie Jelen has been working with HVAC systems for over 15 years, specializing in sustainable solutions. At Trane Commercial North America, he focuses on advancing cutting edge building and industrial systems. With a background in consulting and system engineering, Charlie is committed to delivering solutions for the hardest challenges facing clients today. Dan Gentry is an Applications Engineer. With expertise in chiller plants, heat recovery, and heat pump systems, he focuses on reliable and efficient system design.
- Publisher
- Trane
- Category
- education · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Feb 2025
- Latest episode
- 27 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 36 episodes have a transcript.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Safer, Faster, Smarter: Rethinking the Jobsite
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Beltdraulics: The End of Hydraulics As We Know It?
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Submarines, Server Farms, and the Future of AI
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Safer, Faster, Smarter: Rethinking the Jobsite
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So we are a developer or a property owner or a designer builder. EPC firm. So we really pride ourselves on being a firm that is a full EPC turnkey, single source solution. What's EPC, just for the listener that's not familiar? Yeah. Engineer, Procure, Construct. So we do, we work across many industries. We're talking advanced manufacturing today, but Many people don't realize that over half of our revenue comes from the energy and infrastructure side. So we're very tied into utility scale, solar, wind, battery energy storage, high voltage transmission, which quite frankly, as we all know nowadays, there's two issues that hold up construction projects, power and labor. […]
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- 5.0 / 5
- 43 ratings
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- 5.0 / 5
- 46 ratings
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Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry and Charlie and Dan host the show. Published by Trane.
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