Harvest Secures $2 Million DOE Grant to Revolutionize Affordable, Ultra-Low Carbon HVAC for All
Summary
These projects aim to decarbonize buildings, reduce peak demand on the electrical grid, enhance energy resilience, and lower utility costs.Harvest is the little engine that could, said CEO and Co-Founder Jane Melia. The grant will also support expanding the availability of lower climate-impact heat pumps, while delivering higher efficiency and lower installed costs.The project, titled "Overcoming Cost and Function Barriers for the Widespread Commercialization of High-Efficiency CO2 Heat Pumps for Residential Applications," is funded through the DOEs Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) program. This program supports research, development, and demonstration of next-generation building technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency, including retrofits for HVAC, lighting, and building envelopes.Harvest is a leader in thermal storage for residential HVAC systems, having developed the revolutionary *Smart Thermal Battery*, which delivers affordable, low-carbon heating, cooling, and hot water. The award-winning, cloud-enabled Harvest Pod\xae uses advanced software, sensors, and controls to optimize energy usage, leveraging the cleanest and lowest cost electric rates. Scaled across communities, Harvests technology also supports a more resilient, cleaner, and more affordable electric grid.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/213ecc1c-e98d-451e-861f-09e814006e96