Member Spotlight

Christopher Till, PE

Facilities Project Manager
Town of Manchester

2026 Green Building Impact Awards Zero Energy Champion

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“I joined BuildGreenCT to connect with professionals advancing sustainable design and public policy in Connecticut. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential to accelerating decarbonization and helping communities implement practical, high performance building solutions.”

Tell us about your work.

The Town of Manchester Facilities Division plans, constructs, and operates public facilities and infrastructure that support education, municipal services, sustainability, and community resilience.

What’s your role in sustainability?

I help Manchester turn sustainability goals into built projects. Manchester has completed three Net Zero Energy elementary schools and is nearing completion of a geothermal, solar powered public library with battery storage and microgrid capabilities.

I am currently leading the exploration of a Main Street Thermal Energy Network that could connect public and private buildings through shared geothermal infrastructure.

Tell us about a project you are proud of. 

I am particularly proud of Manchester’s new public library, which is nearing completion and is designed to operate as a Net Zero Energy facility. The project combines geothermal heating and cooling, rooftop and canopy solar photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage, and microgrid capabilities to create a resilient, grid interactive public building. 

The library demonstrates how municipalities can leverage innovative technologies, utility programs, and federal incentives to reduce carbon emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance community resilience while providing a welcoming civic destination for generations to come. Looking ahead, the library is envisioned as a potential anchor for a future Main Street Thermal Energy Network that could connect public and private buildings through shared geothermal infrastructure, helping to further advance community scale decarbonization.

Also pictured, Buckley Elementary School.

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What motivates you?

My environmental roots began in college, working on EPA Superfund projects and studying hydrogeology to help remediate contaminated sites. Those experiences shaped my commitment to protecting natural resources and ultimately led me to focus on improving sustainability in the built environment. 

I enjoy the challenge of demonstrating that sustainable buildings can reduce carbon emissions while also delivering long term financial savings, healthier environments, and greater resilience for the communities they serve.

What are your hobbies? 

Hiking, boating, and traveling with my family are some of my favorite pastimes. Whether exploring a new destination, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time on the water, these activities help me recharge and stay connected to the natural environment that inspires much of my work in sustainability.

Fun Fact:

I’ve been a hockey dad for more than 20 years and have enjoyed every moment since my sons first stepped onto the ice. Today they are young adults who still play hockey, referee games, and remain deeply connected to the sport. One of our family’s most memorable projects was building a backyard ice rink, our own version of Field of Dreams. The weather did not always cooperate, but the countless hours of skating, hockey, and family time created memories that will last a lifetime. I’ll always be a hockey dad at heart.