StarkX Energy Edge

Episode 004 - The Infrastructure Roadmap

In this episode of the StarkX Energy Edge, we break down the Modernization Blueprint — what's driving facilities managers and C-suite executives to upgrade mechanical equipment right now, and what happens if they wait. Hosts Steve Smith and Jill Szpylman sit down with Nick Masiello (WNY Branch General Manager) and Jacob Muller (Market Sales Leader) to unpack the four major forces reshaping building infrastructure in 2026: aging equipment, New York State electrification mandates, operational resiliency demands, and a shrinking skilled labor pool. © 2026 Stark Tech - All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

Episode 003 - The Future of Built Environment in K-12 Education

In this episode, we hear from Jeff Day who is leading Stark Tech’s K-12 solutions and strategy. We’ll explore the major trends shaping the K-12 transformation — from energy infrastructure and smart building technology to protective systems, modern learning environments, and the funding strategies that make it all possible. 02:17 Challenges of Aging Infrastructures 03:33 Importance of Integrated Technology and Facility Partnerships 05:20 Focusing on Efficiency Helps Fun Capital Project Initiatives 08:16 Safety and Security as a Priority 13:00 Safety Measures Help Greatly with Day-to-day Activities 14:15 How Districts Capitalize on Analytics from New Technology 17:39 Why Technology Integration is Important

Episode 002 - Optimizing Building Controls

On this episode of the Stark X Energy Edge podcast, we’re talking about building controls monitoring and optimization—what to look for, an efficient way to do it, and why it matters. Monitoring isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about collecting the right data, interpreting it correctly, and turning it into action. Optimization isn’t a one-time tune-up. It’s a process that lives or dies by how well your system is designed, maintained, and used by the people inside.

Episode 001 - Critical Power

Welcome to this episode of the StarkX Energy Edge where we’re diving into the world of critical power, the backbone that keeps businesses and facilities running without interruption. From hospitals and data centers to manufacturing plants and office campuses, reliable power is non-negotiable. However, ensuring reliability comes with real challenges, including infrastructure limitations, rising energy costs, sustainability pressures, and the constant risk of downtime. We’ll explore what critical power really means; the hurdles organizations face in keeping their systems resilient, and what businesses can do to maximize efficiency and keep operations running smoothly. From smarter monitoring and backup strategies to energy optimization, we’ll break down the steps that can turn power from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage. Guest Subject Matter Experts - Scott Drabek & Tom Murphy