Shift Thermal provides FLEX™ thermal storage systems that integrate with existing HVAC and process‑cooling equipment to shift and store cooling loads.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Building heating and cooling accounts for up to 15% of global greenhouse‑gas emissions, and the rapid growth of air‑conditioning intensifies this impact, creating high energy costs and limited flexibility for demand‑response programs.
Solution
Shift Thermal’s FLEX™ thermal storage system captures excess cooling capacity from existing HVAC or process‑cooling equipment and stores it as chilled thermal energy. The stored cooling can be released during peak demand periods, allowing buildings to shift load, participate in demand‑response markets, and reduce overall electricity consumption. Integration is plug‑and‑play, requiring no major retrofits, and the system operates on renewable, affordable electricity, turning HVAC from a carbon source into a climate‑friendly asset. Modular units can be combined into larger field installations, providing a scalable solution that helps meet decarbonization targets while delivering a payback period of three years or less through energy savings and eligibility for tax credits and utility rebates.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial building owners, facility managers, and industrial plants that operate HVAC or process‑cooling systems and seek to lower energy costs while meeting sustainability goals.
Features
- Plug‑and‑play interface that connects directly to existing HVAC and process‑cooling equipment
- Dynamic thermal storage that captures and releases chilled energy on demand
- Enables participation in utility demand‑response programs to earn revenue or reduce peak charges
- Scalable architecture from small modular units to large field‑erected systems
- Supports heating electrification by providing chilled storage for combined heat‑pump cycles
- Designed to qualify for Investment Tax Credits and local utility rebate programs