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 Topic: Air Conditioning Reinvented: Ultra-Efficient HVAC with Embedded Energy Storage and a path away from refrigerants and the Vapor Compression Cycle.

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A new technology exists that is an evolution away from refrigerants and the vapor compression cycle. It's 300% more efficient than current technologies, contains a dispatchable thermal storage battery, and can independently control DB and DP, providing superior comfort.

The fact that the technology is inherently heat-driven allows it to act in the opposite manner to traditional air conditioning—in that the hotter the ambient temperatures, the more efficient the system becomes, increasing capacity and allowing you to maintain set points even as temperatures rise above design day conditions.

The built-in thermal storage is capable of not only reducing peak demand charges for occupants and ratepayers, but also providing resiliency for an ever-strained utility grid. The potential could allow utilities to shift tens of megawatts off the grid during peak demand hours, improving its resiliency and eliminating the need for billions of dollars of infrastructure investment that is ultimately passed on to the ratepayer. 

This presentation provides a detailed explanation of the thermodynamics around this new technology and what a commercialized version of it would look like.

Speaker bio:

Matthew Kruse is a sales and business development executive with 20 years of experience in the commercial HVAC industry. Over his career, he has worked with global OEMs and building owners to bridge the gap between technology providers and the unique demands of the U.S. market. His focus has consistently been on advancing efficient, high-value systems that reduce operating expenses and total cost of ownership.

Born and raised in Miami and now based in Tampa, FL, Matt holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of South Florida. His career has been guided by a passion for technologies that reduce energy use and improve indoor air quality—principles that continue to shape his approach to market development and customer engagement.

Matt’s current work centers on bringing forward innovative HVAC solutions that integrate energy efficiency, advanced dehumidification, and thermal storage to redefine how buildings are conditioned. He is committed to helping industry stakeholders understand and adopt next-generation systems that represent a true paradigm shift in building performance.

 Huge thank you to our sponsor, Stark Tech!

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