EnVisioneering Exchange Podcast

Ep. 78 – The inside track on data center trends with Danfoss’ top experts

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Nothing is hotter than data centers at the moment. Digitalization and AI are causing massive growth, so we need innovative methods and technologies to keep them cool and do it more efficiently.

Danfoss’ top data center experts gathered recently for a panel discussion on what’s happening in the data center industry, what technologies are needed to cool efficiently, and how a collaborative approach is helping data center companies grow fast.

The topics include:

The impact of data center energy use and power demand
Liquid cooling as a paradigm shift for the data center industry
The role of data centers in balancing the grid as a part of the energy ecosystem
The importance of close collaboration across industry players to address fast innovation cycles

Our panel features data center experts from across Danfoss:

Sune Baastrup, Digital & IT
Daniel Wiesenfeller, Power Electronics & Drives
Jakob Jul Jensen, Climate Solutions
Christian Künstel, Power Solutions
Moderator: Kristen Tate, Corporate Communications

Additional resources can be found at datacenters.danfoss.com

Data center Impact Paper – launched March 23, 2025
Decarbonization Explained: data center series
Customer case stories

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Ep. 77 - Controller Talk Meets Envisioneering: The Crossover Episode!!

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Chris Brown and Dave Yoder, CO2 experts at Danfoss, to discuss the adoption and implementation of CO2 in food retail. You can hear more from Dave & Chris on the Controller Talk Podcast!

Ep. 76 - Not Your Parents’ Chiller: The Future of Chiller Design

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Mustafa Yanik, director of global solutions at Danfoss Climate Solutions, to discuss trends in chiller design.

Ep. 75 - Trends in Compressor Technology: Vapor Injection vs. Liquid Injection

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Nick Mislak, regional segment marketing director for HVAC at Danfoss, to discuss vapor and liquid injection compressor technologies and how market trends are influencing their adoption.

Ep. 74 - The Challenges in Building Carbon-Neutral Data Centers

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Dick Lord, Senior Fellow at Carrier Corporation and an ASHRAE Fellow, to discuss the challenges in building carbon-neutral data centers.

Ep. 73 - Trends in the Data Center Industry: 2025-2030

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Anthony McCray, director of business development for data centers at Danfoss, to discuss the trends facing the data industry and the outlook on data center sustainability over the next five years.

Ep. 72 - From Pioneer to Proven Solution: Danfoss Turbocor 30th Anniversary

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:15:00 -0400

Rogerio Federici is the president of Danfoss Turbocor®. He has 30 years of experience in finance, sales, marketing and business development.

BONUS: Optimizing CO2 Industrial Heat Pump Application Performance | RETHINK Live 2024

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:21:00 -0400

Enjoy bonus content from Danfoss' RETHINK Live 2024!

Ivan Rangelov, Industrial Heat Pump Manager, explains how to unlock maximum efficiency and performance with state-of-the-art transcritical CO2 heat pump systems in this insights-packed RETHINK webinar!

Get exclusive access to game-changing best practices, real-world case studies, and expert troubleshooting tips. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to supercharge your industrial operations with insights from a leading industry expert!

Watch this session on YouTube: RETHINK Live 2024: On-Demand - YouTube

BONUS: Road to Decarbonization: Impact & Trends in the Food Service Market | RETHINK Live 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:21:00 -0400

Enjoy bonus content from Danfoss' RETHINK Live 2024!

In this exclusive webinar, "Road to Decarbonization: Impact and Trends in the Food Service Market," Eduardo Cruz, Danfoss' Global Commercial Refrigeration Director, deep dives into the crucial topic of decarbonization in the food service industry and its impact on equipment performance, refrigerants, and overall solutions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to optimize performance with existing technology and minimal investment, while considering long-term trends and recommendations.

Watch this session on YouTube: RETHINK Live 2024: On-Demand - YouTube

BONUS: Sustainability in Real Estate | RETHINK Live 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:20:00 -0400

Enjoy bonus content from Danfoss' RETHINK Live 2024!

In this exclusive RETHINK webinar, Hernan Hidalgo, Danfoss' Industrial Refrigeration Director, and Adam Anderson, End User Business Development Manager, are detailing the nexus between carbon disclosure and climate and energy policy.

Discover the latest trends, challenges, and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing occupant well-being. Learn how data-driven approaches and regulatory frameworks are driving sustainable real estate practices. 📊

Watch this session on YouTube: RETHINK Live 2024: On-Demand - YouTube

BONUS: Trends & Market Drivers in Commercial Heat Pump Development, N America | RETHINK Live 2024

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:21:00 -0400

Enjoy bonus content from Danfoss' RETHINK Live 2024!

Commercial heat pumps are at the forefront of transforming how businesses approach both heating and cooling. 🌡️❄️

Nick Mislak, Danfoss HVAC Marketing Director, talks about the latest trends, innovations, and market forces shaping the future of commercial heat pump technology in North America in this exclusive RETHINK webinar.

Watch this session on YouTube: RETHINK Live 2024: On-Demand - YouTube

Ep. 70 - Circularity Trends and Best Practices

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Matthew Claxton, global director of sustainability at Plug & Play Tech Center, to talk about circularity trends and best practices.

Ep. 69 - The Electrification of Boiler Systems in Commercial and Industrial Heating | EnVisioneering Exchange

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:45:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Jeffrey Staub, director of OEM sales and Danfoss Climate Solutions, to discuss the electrification of boiler systems in commercial and industrial heating.

Ep. 68 - The Transition to Cold Climate Heat Pumps

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Jeffrey Staub, director of OEM sales and Danfoss Climate Solutions, to discuss the technology behind cold climate heat pumps and how the industry can prepare for their adoption.

Ep. 67 - The Path to Increased Adoption of CO2

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:15:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Chris Brown, application engineering manager at Danfoss, to discuss the adoption and implementation of CO2 as a refrigerant.

To hear tips from Chris Brown and his Danfoss colleague Dave Yoder on proper installation and maintenance of CO2 refrigeration systems, tune into their Controller Talk podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ep. 66 - The Challenges and Potential of Natural Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:30:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Danielle Wright, executive director of the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), to discuss the potential for natural refrigerants in the commercial refrigeration industry.

Ep. 65 - Decarbonizing Construction with Digital Displacement

Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Luke Wadsley, director of engineering solutions, North America, for Danfoss Power Solutions, to discuss how digital displacement technology is helping the construction industry decarbonize and increase efficiency.

Ep. 64 - Bringing Connectivity and AI into HVAC/R

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Michael Kellerman, director of business development for electronic controls and solutions at Danfoss Climate Solutions, to discuss how connectivity and AI are changing the future of buildings and HVAC/R.

Ep. 63 - The Future of Electric Vehicles

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Kimmo Rauma, vice president of Danfoss Editron, to discuss electric vehicles and the policies and infrastructure needed for widespread adoption.

Ep. 58 - The Changing Landscape: Codes and Standards for the HVAC/R Industry

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Justin Prosser, senior product compliance specialist at Danfoss, to discuss the evolving codes and standards in the HVAC/R industry and how these changes can be managed.

The Challenge of Water Efficiency in Rural Communities

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Phil Adkins, superintendent of the Morehead Water Treatment Plant in Morehead, Ky., to discuss the challenges rural water facilities face in improving energy efficiency and managing water usage.

Challenges and Solutions in Water and Wastewater Pumping

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Joe Halliday, vice president of North America water and wastewater sales at Danfoss Drives, to discuss current challenges in water and wastewater pumping and the technologies that municipalities are using to address these challenges.

Decarbonizing Marine Operations with Hydrogen Power

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by Beau Berthelot is vice president of business development and director of government affairs at Maritime Partners, to discuss his company’s Hydrogen One tugboat project and its use of methanol-to-hydrogen fuel generation technology.

BONUS Episode! How hydronic balancing helps heat pump systems deliver year-round efficiency

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Hydronic balancing is the secret ingredient to achieving year-round efficiency in your heat pump system. In this RETHINK Live session, Andrew Simpson, Danfoss' National OEM Sales Manager for Chillers & Heat Pumps, will share how hydronic balancing helps you get the "highest possible seasonal coefficient of performance" (SCOP) from your heat pump—boosting the stability of flow and temperature, increasing system lifetime, and maintaining consistent seasonal performance.

RETHINK Live is an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR.

Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1

BONUS Episode! Data Center Trends

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Did you know data centers account for about 2-3% of global electricity consumption?

The more pressing question is: What can be done about this alarming statistic?

Listen in as Danfoss Data Center experts Rami Dalbah, Evangeline Klingbeil, Ken Koehler and Michael Strouboulis highlight the key areas where Danfoss can help data centers stakeholders achieve their ESG and sustainability goals through decarbonization during Danfoss North America's 2nd annual RETHINK Live.

RETHINK Live is an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR.

Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1

BONUS Episode! Danfoss Smart Store - Getting to Net Zero buildings and the role of smart technology

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Dean Groff, Danfoss' Food Retail Services Contractor Manager, discusses Danfoss' Smart Store Supermarket in Nordborg, Denmark, which is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, thus leading the green transition through foundations already in place for Net Zero buildings.

With exciting new smart solutions already helping to achieve Net Zero—and even Net Positive—buildings, learn how Danfoss can support your transition to greener solutions through our real-life Food Retail model in Denmark's newly opened Danfoss Smart Store.

Earlier this month, Danfoss held the 2nd annual RETHINK Live, an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR.

Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1

BONUS Episode! How to accelerate our journey to Net Zero buildings

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Earlier this month, Danfoss held the second annual RETHINK Live, an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR.

Here is our live, virtual panel discussion about the importance of accelerating the journey to net zero buildings featuring Vikas Anand, Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales Vice President, North America, Jenna Cramer, President & CEO, Green Building Alliance, and Victor O Marinich, Danfoss Global Strategy Director, Commercial Buildings. This discussion, moderated by Michael Kellerman, Director of Business Development at Danfoss, will uncover the opportunities to develop greener, healthier, and more resilient buildings.

Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1

Creating Sustainable Data Centers Through Waterless Cooling

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Jakob Carnemark, founder of Endeavour, to discuss waterless data center cooling solutions.

Sustainable Technologies for Data Center Cooling

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Michael Strouboulis, Danfoss’ director of business development for data centers, to discuss the latest data center cooling technologies.

The Promise and Potential of Hydrogen

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Cliff Stokes, director of business development at Danfoss, focusing on electrification solutions, to discuss the potential of hydrogen as a carbon-neutral power source.

Heat Pump Mythbusters

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Ron Domitrovic of EPRI to discuss the common myths and misconceptions about heat pumps.

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems, Rooftop Units and Indoor Air Quality

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Bethany Seubert of Greenheck to discuss Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), rooftop units (RTUs) and the role they play in improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

Connecting Heat Pumps with the Hydronic Loop

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Stanley de Vries of Danfoss to discuss heat pumps and the importance of hydronic balancing to ensure the building realizes full energy efficiency gains of a heat pump.

Commercial Geothermal Heating Systems and the Inflation Reduction Act

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Paul Selking of Water Furnace to discuss the benefits of using geothermal heating systems in commercial buildings and the opportunities for increased adoption created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

U.S. Building Codes and Refrigerant Transition

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Stephen Spletzer of Chemours to discuss state adoption of building codes to allow the use of low GWP (often flammable) refrigerants in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.

Clearing the Hurdles to Heat Pump Adoption

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Ron Domitrovic of EPRI to discuss advances in heat pump technology and what is needed to increase heat pump adoption.

The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Steve Nadel of ACEEE to discuss heat pumps and their role in decarbonization and climate policy.

The Growing Urgency with Embodied Carbon

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Kent Peterson, vice president and COO of P2S, to discuss the importance of recognizing embodied carbon and its role in the decarbonization of buildings.

The Role of Circularity in Sustainable Manufacturing

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Scott Tew of Trane Technologies to discuss circularity, sustainability, and how companies can work together to reduce waste and lower carbon emissions.

Building a Culture of DEI

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich, Global Marketing Director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by Ashley Watson, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Danfoss, to discuss how companies can build an inclusive culture, how diversity, equity and inclusion contribute to long-term success and the role of employee resource groups.

The ABCs of Adopting ESGs

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Host Vic Marinich is joined by guest Flemming Lynge Nielson, interim head of Group Sustainability & ESG at Danfoss to discuss the importance of ESGs and how companies can get started with developing and introducing them to both internal and external stakeholders.

How Companies Can Make a Climate Impact

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Our new host, Vic Marinich, global marketing director for air conditioning at Danfoss, is joined by guest Julia Panzer of the Energy Transition Fund to discuss how companies can make an impact on the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and how the public and private sector can work together to move the world toward cleaner fuel sources.

Monitoring and protecting food quality with Alsense™ IoT

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:21:00 -0400

EnVisioneering Exchange Podcast host John Sheff sits down with Michael Kellerman, Director of Business Development, Danfoss, for an EnVisioneering Connect! exclusive conversation about Alsense™, a secure cloud-based IoT portal, and has been optimized to provide new levels of efficiency.

CO2 and Supermarkets: Latest US Developments and Adoption

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Peter Dee, sales director of food retail at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss the adoption of CO2 and other trends in food retail.

Condition-based Monitoring in HVAC Applications

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:33:00 -0400

Jackson Tiedmann, regional sales engineer for Danfoss HVAC drives, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss condition-based monitoring in HVAC applications.

Improved Indoor Air Quality with Variable-Speed Solutions

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Sankar Padhmanabhan, global applications expert in air conditioning at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss how variable-speed solutions can improve indoor air quality.

Heat Pump Technology and its Role in Decarbonization

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, discusses heat pump technology and policies and the regulations driving the adoption of heat pumps.

A Comprehensive Approach to Decarbonization and Electrification

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:04:00 -0400

Drew Turner, global head of sector integration at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss the latest in heat pump and heat recovery technologies and their role in decarbonization.

Safe DC-Grid Selectivity with the New DCGuard™

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Jesper Therbo, global director of HVAC and refrigeration at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss how the new DCGuard can protect DC grids by minimizing power losses.

Introducing the new VTCA Danfoss Turbocor® compressor

Tue, 17 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Frank Ford, director of product management at Danfoss Turbocor, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss the newest Turbocor compressor, the VTCA 400.

Understanding the 2023 DOE Rooftop Units Standards

Mon, 02 May 2022 21:32:00 -0400

Victor Marinich, global marketing director for A/C at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss the 2023 rooftop regulations and the current innovations in product development.

Innovations in Heat Exchanger Technology

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:02:00 -0400

Jeff Tucker, head of microchannel heat exchangers at Danfoss, joins John Sheff, Danfoss’ former director of public and industry affairs, to discuss the latest innovations in heat exchanger technology.

The Latest Trends in Data Center Cooling

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:45:00 -0400

Michael Strouboulis, director of business development for digital infrastructure at Danfoss, joins John Sheff to discuss the latest trends in data centers and data center cooling.

The Latest Updates in Refrigerant Transition

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:17:00 -0400

John Sheff provides an update on the status of the upcoming HFC phasedown and refrigerant transition. Issues addresses include building code updates and the potential for a shortfall in available HFCs.

The Impact of ESG Reporting on Efficient Industrial Operations

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:03:00 -0400

Host John Sheff is joined by guests Ted Wilke and Andrew Williams, of SPOC Automation and SPOC Grid Inverter Technologies, respectively, to discuss the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting on efficient industrial operations. The conversation covers the push toward energy efficiency in the oil and gas industry and the technologies that can help companies achieve their ESG objectives.

Refrigerant transition in the U.S. and beyond

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Host John Sheff is joined by guest Kevin Fay of Alcalde & Fay and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy (“The Alliance”) to discuss refrigerant transition both in the U.S. and globally. The conversation covers current protocols and recent legislation to reduce the use of HFC compounds and the challenges and opportunities for the U.S. HVACR industry.

Green Building Movement

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:02:00 -0400

Host John Sheff is joined by guests Jenna Cramer and Chris Cieslak of the Green Building Alliance to discuss the Green Building movement. Their conversation covers the GBA’s work to improve energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions in buildings in western Pennsylvania.

Data Center Cooling Technology

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:28:00 -0400

Host John Sheff is joined by guest Keith Dunnavant, VP of Data Center Sales at Munters, to discuss data center cooling technology on episode 24 of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast. Their conversation covers the latest advancements in cooling technologies, why efficient cooling is so important to data center operations and cooling trends on the horizon.

Automation in American Manufacturing

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:00 -0400

Host John Sheff is joined by guest Ted Wilke, Vice President at SPOC Automation, to discuss manufacturing automation in the US. Their conversation covers how automation can enable innovation, facilitate better efficiency, benefit the workforce, and allow the US to compete with overseas factories.

Energy as a service

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:46:00 -0400

Sasha Wedekind, Guildehouse Insight Building Efficiency and Decarbonization senior research analyst, joins host John Sheff to discuss energy as a service (EaaS). Their conversation centers on what EaaS is, some of the advantages it offers building owners and energy supply vendors, why it has been gaining in popularity in recent years, and how it may be expanded in the future.

Energy storage landscape in North America

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:48:00 -0400

Guest Marc Chupka, VP of Research and Programs at US Energy Storage Association, discusses energy storage with host John Sheff. They speak on the growth of this industry over the past few decades, the advantages and technologies associated with it, some current energy storage projects, and its future potential.

Innovation in energy efficiency

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Host John Sheff speaks with Charlie Fletcher, the founder and Executive Vice President at Mesa Energy Systems about current and expected innovations in energy efficiency. Their conversation covers such topics as Danfoss Turbocor™ oil-free compressors, bipolar ionization air filtration, reducing office spaces, load-modifying resource technology, and more.

Hydrogen energy in Europe

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In the latest episode of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast, Host John Sheff is joined by Markus Lempp, Danfoss Director of Public and Industry Affairs of Central Europe, for a conversation on hydrogen power. Since hydrogen is much more established in Europe than it is in the US, Lempp is able to provide real-world examples of how hydrogen is already being used. Lempp also describes hydrogen fuel cells and what some of the different hydrogen colors mean.

Sustainability goals: commitment vs. action

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Our guest for episode 18 of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast is Jake Elder, a member of the Bloomberg Associates Sustainability Practice.

He gives us a peak into how he advises mayors and senior city officials on developing sustainability initiatives and policies, and the challenges they face implementing them. Later in the episode, Jake and host John Sheff discuss real-world examples of cities that have been able to execute their sustainability goals and how/why they were successful.

Meeting sustainable development goals in a post-pandemic world

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Scott Foster, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's (UNECE) Sustainable Energy Division, joins host John Sheff to discuss the future of sustainability. Some of the topics they cover include reducing the environmental footprint of existing systems, investing in sustainable resource management, and reforming current energy systems for future needs.

Water and waste water infrastructure

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

John Masters, Industry Affairs Advisor for Danfoss Drives and the former Vice President of Sales, Water Division at Danfoss, joins host John Sheff for episode 16 of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast. The two Industry Affairs experts have a comprehensive conversation about water infrastructure and the outsized role you may not realize it plays in maintaining our daily lives―what it is, what challenges current infrastructures face, how it can be improved, and what the future of water infrastructure may look like.

Indoor air quality in a post-pandemic world

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Francis and EnVisioneering Exchange host John Sheff share a dialogue about the importance of indoor air quality, especially in a post-pandemic world. They touch on what indoor air quality is, how it impacts health and safety, and what AHRI is doing to educate businesses and schools about the costs, challenges, and innovations necessary to upgrade HVAC systems for improved indoor air quality.

The future of cooling

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Host John Sheff returns to the show, this time joined by Vince Canino, CEO of Smardt Chiller Group, Inc. John and Vince take a broad look at the future of the cooling industry, zeroing in on the vital role oil-free and variable-speed technologies—like Danfoss Turbocor ® oil-free centrifugal compressors—can play to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Local Laws and Building Retrofit Market

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Host, John Sheff is joined by John Mandyck to discuss New York Local Law 97. While this law only affects New York City and its residents, it is a good example of what cities throughout the US can do to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Specifically, Local Law 97 requires building owners to take responsibility for their building's carbon emissions and penalizes them for exceeding a set limit. The Johns talk about the challenges building owners face and what the industry can do to help.

Building and Energy Efficiency

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Clay also touches on the hidden and tangible efficiency and economic benefits of retrofitting your building and how you can best offset those costs through energy service agreements and/or regulatory programs.

Electric vehicles

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Ian Stonington, Marketing Manager at Danfoss Editron, is our guest for Episode 11 of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast. Ian and host John Sheff take a deep dive into the elements of electric drive systems and explains the role this technology plays into creating a more efficient future.

The gold standard in hydronic systems

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:50:00 -0400

Jae Chon returns for Episode 10 of the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast! The Director of Strategic Markets for Chesapeake Systems is back to continue the discussion about hydronic loop - specifically, one system in Towson, Maryland. Jae details the adjustments made to the improperly balanced system at the Towson Courthouse to transform it into the "gold standard" of synchronized hydronic loop.

Understanding hydronic systems

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

ay Chon, Director of Strategic Markets for Chesapeake Systems, breaks down the basics of the hydronic system and the components that work together within that system to educate listeners on how governments, schools, hospitals and large property managers are utilizing hydronic systems to save energy by becoming more efficient.

Advantages of District Energy Technologies

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

This episode takes the discussion on district energy in Episode 7 even further — examining how technology like pre-engineered, factory-built energy transfer stations are being used today to reduce engineering costs and risks and enable “plug-and-play” operability in district energy networks in North America. Jeff Flannery, business development manager for district energy in North America, joins us to discuss a recent project at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada.

District Energy in North America

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

What is district energy? What is its potential for buildings, building networks/campuses, and cities in North America looking to improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and ensure resiliency? How is today’s technology affecting market development? Tune in to this episode for a conversation on district energy (including heating and cooling) with Jeff Flannery, Danfoss’ business development manager in North America.

Heat pumps and oil-free technology

Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Drew Turner, Global Marketing Manager for Oil-free Solutions at Danfoss, joins host John Sheff in this episode of the Envisioneering Exchange podcast for a dialogue about heat pump and oil-free technologies, their benefits and advantages (especially compared to traditional boiler-based systems), and their roles in district heating systems.

Decarbonization Policies in North America

Mon, 04 May 2020 20:35:00 -0400

In this episode, Drew Turner, Global Marketing Manager for Oil-Free Solutions at Danfoss, joins us to discuss decarbonization policies in North America, and how oil-free compressor and heat pump technology play a role in meeting emissions targets and electrifications goals.

Alternative refrigerants for food retail

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:01:00 -0400

Discussion with Peter Dee, Sales & Services Director for Food Retail in North America at Danfoss, of refrigerant trends among grocers and food retailers, including the emergence of natural refrigerants like CO2, how new and existing technologies are supporting an efficient, cost-effective transition, and the impact of refrigerant regulations.

Refrigerant trends in air conditioning

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:58:00 -0400

A look at the current landscape of refrigerants for air-conditioning applications – from R-22 to R-410A, R-134a and beyond, including phasedowns of high-GWP refrigerants and emergence of flammable and mildly flammable refrigerants, with Victor Marinich, Global Marketing Director – Air Conditioning, Danfoss.

Flammable refrigerants

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:24:00 -0400

Discussion with Dean Groff, Services Contractor Manager for Danfoss’ food retail business, of flammable refrigerants, including how we got here – from the Montreal Protocol to Kigali Amendment, and where we are going with them in the US.

Refrigerant regulations in North America

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:22:00 -0400

Overview of the refrigerant landscape, including impacts of regulations in US and Canada (American Innovation in Manufacturing Act, SNAP, CARB, Climate Alliance), with Dean Groff, Services Contractor Manager for Danfoss’ food retail business.