Welcome back to The Energy Brief. In this bi-weekly series, we explore the latest funding, collaborations, product updates, and funding news from cutting-edge smart building, energy, and cleantech companies in the US, Europe, and APAC.

 

 

Company spotlight: Quilt

A newer startup founded in 2022, Quilt is modernising residential climate control by combining advanced heat pump technology with AI. Their system learns user preferences and automatically adjusts temperatures to maximise comfort and energy savings, while also focusing on aesthetics to blend with modern home décor. This makes Quilt’s solution especially attractive to design-conscious homeowners who want both efficiency and style.

Earlier this year, the company introduced a Certified Partner Program, connecting HVAC professionals with its heat pumps. As part of this strategic expansion, the company also aims to broaden its service to three new markets this year – Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland – in addition to continuing its successful operations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

“The market opportunity for HVAC professionals who install high-efficiency ductless heat pumps is substantial,” said Paul Lambert, CEO of Quilt. “Since our Bay Area launch, we’ve been inundated with requests from homeowners across the country asking when Quilt will be available in their region. With the launch of our Certified Partner Program, we’re answering that demand while ensuring our installation partners can offer something truly distinctive. Together, we’re able to deliver a premium home climate system that homeowners immediately recognize as different and desirable.”

 

 

Latest industry news:

LG Electronics is hosting the LG HVAC Leaders’ Summit 2025. Building on the success of its inaugural event in Seoul last year, LG is expanding the summit’s reach this year, starting with Africa (May 14-16) and the Asia and India Summit (May 19-22), followed by sessions in major markets around the world, including the Middle East and Latin America.

What can we expect at the summit?

The LG HVAC Leaders’ Summit is a key initiative in LG’s strategy to establish itself as a global HVAC thought leader. The summit also serves as a platform to deepen collaboration with LG’s global network of technical consultants, foster customer loyalty and strengthen regional partnerships through impactful engagement.

Taking place in Seoul and Busan, the Asia and India Summit is being attended by leading HVAC consultants from Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and India. The agenda features technical seminars delivered by LG experts, along with deep dives into key topics such as carbon-neutral building policies, advanced variable refrigerant flow system technologies for sustainable building applications, and specialised solutions for data centres.

 

 

Legrand has announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs. Co-Founder of KODE Labs, Etrit Demaj said, “Being chosen to power Wattstopper i3 is a proud moment for us. Together with Legrand, we’re making it possible to deploy smarter lighting systems with ease, integrate with almost anything, and give customers the open, data-rich environments they’ve been waiting for.”

 

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Samsung Electronics has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of FläktGroup for €1.5 billion from European investment firm Triton Partners.

STULZ  has announced the immediate availability of its new CyberAir 3PRO DX GE4(S) air conditioning range for use in data centres.

Stephen Gill joins Haier HVAC Solutions as head of industry insights, representing Haier at industry forums, events and professional bodies.

The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring HVAC companies to use new refrigerants in their systems to make them more environmentally friendly.

UK HVAC equipment supplier Aercon expands into the US. The UK-based company has entered into a distribution partnership with EAP.

Global technology giant Emerson said it would “seamlessly integrate” its entire industrial automation stack for customers under a new software-defined enterprise operations platform.

Enphase Energy announced the launch of its new IQ® Energy Management system in France.

SparkCharge has raised $15,500,000 in Series A funding from Cleveland Avenue and 5 other investors.

Think Energy Holdings has raised $200,000 in Seed funding.

Zendo Energy has raised £1.75M in Pre-Seed funding.

Breathe Battery Technologies has raised $21M in Series B funding.

 

 

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