#231 How to Cut Costs AND Eliminate Emissions in Homes [BY 90%+] w/ Jane Melia (Harvest Thermal)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comIn this episode:* How Jane is transforming home heating with Harvest Thermal’s innovative heat battery technology* A masterclass on cutting bills and emissions while delivering unparalleled comfort* The future of home electrification and why thermal storage is key to scaling clean energy solutionsListen Time: Full Show 43:02 (no ads) | Free Preview 30:39Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better? Jane Melia is the CEO and Co-Founder of Harvest Thermal, revolutionizing home heating with heat batteries.Jane’s journey began with a vision to make home electrification both cost-effective and climate-friendly. Harvest Thermal has developed a patented system that combines heat pumps with thermal storage, reducing household emissions by 90% and energy bills by 30%, all while providing unparalleled comfort.Here’s the kicker: Jane and her team have successfully navigated the challenges of hardware deployment, secured millions in grant funding, and built a business that’s not only scalable but also grid-friendly and future-proof.With heating and hot water responsible for 10% of global emissions, Harvest Thermal is tackling one of the toughest climate challenges, turning it into a win for homeowners and the planet.Get the full episode today to hear:* How Harvest Thermal is cutting bills and emissions while keeping homes cozy* The secrets to scaling hardware technology in a competitive market* Why heat batteries are the key to making electrification affordable and sustainable* How Jane balances product innovation with deployment strategy to drive impact at scaleDon’t miss a moment! If you want to get the full discussion, become a paid subscriber today or redeem your trial upgrade to test it out. 📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics * 02:14 Jane Melia's Background and Journey* 04:36 Understanding Thermal Storage Technology* 08:22 Consumer Demand for Home Electrification* 10:18 Key Ingredients for Success in Home Heating* 12:41 Differentiators in Customer Experience* 14:06 Geographic Expansion and Market Strategy* 18:01 Installer Relationships and Deployment Strategy* 20:22 Balancing Product Development and Deployment* 22:17 Building a Strong Team for Growth* 28:57 Fundraising Strategy and Market Positioning* 36:01 The Role of Policy in Supporting Innovation* 40:23 Vision for the Future of Home ElectrificationLinks* Jane Melia | Harvest Thermal* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.