Curtis Harrington has over 15 years of experience in building energy efficiency research. Curtis is an Engineering Manager at the WCEC providing strategic direction for the Center and serving as a technical resource for engineering staff. Some of his notable research at the WCEC includes conducting feasibility studies for using swimming pools as heat sinks for air conditioners, lab testing alternative refrigerants, and testing and developing an application protocol for an aerosol-based sealing technology for sealing leaks in building shells. Curtis earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from UC Davis and is a registered professional mechanical engineer in California.