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Smart Water Heaters Could Replace New Power Plants | Luke Winston-Almanzar

Hardware to Save a Planet · 6 Aug 2026 · 49m · Episode 102

What this episode covers

Luke Winston-Almanzar, CEO and Co-founder of Reservoir, explains how his company’s intelligent heat pump water heater uses predictive software and industrial controls to optimize energy use and user comfort. He details the hardware integration, including multiple heating elements and leak detection sensors, which allows the device to act as a thermal battery for grid stabilization. Winston-Almanzar discusses the company's early-stage commercialization in the Boston metro area, focusing on direct installation and rapid customer feedback loops to refine the product and pricing strategy.

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Reservoir, Formlabs, Siemens, Calmac, Harvest Thermal
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Tesla Model Y

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