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Blue Frontier
Revolutionizing air conditioning for commercial buildings
Blue Frontier is commercializing an air-conditioning system that combines liquid-desiccant cooling with built-in thermal storage to slash electricity use by 50–90%, flatten more than 90% of peak demand, and eliminate high-GWP refrigerants. After delivering ten pilot units—including a Waffle House retrofit that cut HVAC energy 63%—the company has raised $47.3 million and employs 47 people, positioning itself for 200-unit annual production in 2026.
Notable Achievements
- First prototype tested at NREL and UC Davis (2021).
- Raised $47.3M Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (2022).
- Nine field-trial products operational with customers (2023–2025).
Currently Operating in Two Regions
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