Evari, a company pioneering advancements in heating and cooling technologies, is thrilled to announce it has been selected as an awardee under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT2024) program. This prestigious award comes with a substantial $1.7 million grant, bolstering Evari’s mission to develop its next-generation turbocompressor technology for ultra-high efficiency heat pumps.
The Department of Energy’s recognition underscores the transformative potential of Evari’s solution. Buildings are the largest consumers of energy in the United States, accounting for 75% of the nation’s electricity and 40% of its total energy consumption. Evari’s technology tackles the limitations of traditional heat pump compressors, particularly in cold climates. Their innovative approach will enable heat pumps to provide whole-home heating even in temperatures below -40°F, while simultaneously reducing operating costs compared to fossil fuel heating systems. Furthermore, Evari’s technology utilizes refrigerants with no global warming potential, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Evari’s turbocompressor technology is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation and its collaboration with Creare, a pioneer in turbomachinery for over 63 years. Creare’s expertise in miniature high-speed turbocompressors has been a cornerstone of Evari’s research and development efforts.
The Department of Energy grant, coupled with a recent $7.5 million financing round led by Clean Energy Ventures, signifies strong confidence in the viability and promise of Evari’s solution.
About Evari:
Evari is dedicated to developing next-generation miniature, oil-free turbocompressors for heating and cooling applications. Their technology is a key player in the global energy transition, accelerating the decarbonization of various industries. Learn more at www.evarithermal.com.
About Creare:
Creare is an engineering research and development firm based in Hanover, New Hampshire. They provide comprehensive services to industrial and government clients in diverse sectors, including medical, aerospace/defense, energy, process, and manufacturing. Creare’s expertise spans a wide range of fields, from applied research to prototype design, fabrication, and testing. Their core areas of expertise include fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, electronics and software development, sensors and control systems, and CFD/FEA analysis. Learn more at www.creare.com.
About the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which houses the Building Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT2024) program:
EERE’s mission is to drive the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies and solutions that will transition the United States to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050. This ambitious goal includes ensuring that the clean energy economy benefits all Americans. The Building Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT2024) program is one of the office’s key initiatives to achieve these objectives.
Media Contact:
[email protected]
