CTSS Episode 2: TREAU
How fixing air conditioning can help in the climate fight!
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TREAU is a San Francisco, CA based startup currently in stealth. Its mission is to “expand access to healthy, comfortable buildings without compromising the environment.” With the installation of air conditioning units on a trajectory to swell to 6 billion globally by mid-century, TREAU is focusing on the gigatons of carbon emissions that result from operating heating and cooling appliances. To address this monumental problem, TREAU is developing systems with low-GWP (global warming potential) that will help reduce emissions these machines currently produce. Co-Founder and CEO, Vince Romanin, walks me through a company overview presentation, and shares the story and mission behind TREAU.
I enjoyed learning more about TREAU, and I hope you do, as well!
Synopsis
Mission: Address climate change by providing refrigerant technology that radically reduces the volume of emissions, produced by conventional air conditioners and other heating and cooling appliances.
Team: Vince Romanin (CEO & Co-Founder), Kipp Bradford (CTO & Co-Founder) et al. (15 people total)
Product: Currently in stealth, TREAU is developing heat pumps and air conditioners with low-GWP refrigerants.
Traction: Prototypes developed and currently in beta-testing; patents secured; and raised $7MM to date, in addition to $6MM in government grants.
Beta Testers Wanted: If you use a window AC and are not happy with it, TREAU is seeking beta testers for its low-carbon heating and cooling system.
Jobs: TREAU is hiring for several positions (careers page).