Chris Sala is a Senior Consulting Engineer with a background in energy efficiency, building performance, and evaluation of emerging technologies. He holds a Master of Science in Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering from the University of Dayton and has over nine years of professional experience in sustainable energy consulting and research. Chris’ work focuses on analyzing how advanced technologies and control strategies impact energy use, peak demand, and decarbonization outcomes across commercial and industrial buildings. Prior to joining Demand Side Analytics, Chris led national pilot evaluations and measurement and verification efforts for advanced HVAC, refrigeration, and building electrification technologies. His experience spans energy audits, utility program evaluation, and verified savings analysis, with a particular emphasis on data-driven methods to quantify savings and system-level impacts. Chris has supported projects involving AI-driven controls, thermal energy storage, grid-interactive efficient buildings, and alternative compliance pathways for building performance standards