Villara Corporation’s AquaThermAire system has earned the prestigious 2024 Sacramento Inno Award for its groundbreaking integration of heating, cooling, and water heating into a single, all-electric solution. Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional heat pumps, AquaThermAire is a forward-thinking response to California’s 2050 carbon-free goals, providing homeowners with an innovative, efficient, and eco-friendly alternative that enhances comfort and reduces costs.
The Sacramento Inno Awards recognize the region’s most impactful innovations, and Villara’s AquaThermAire is a standout example of transformative technology. As California moves toward sustainable living, AquaThermAire addresses rising utility costs while offering a zero-emissions system that delivers exceptional energy efficiency by reclaiming heat within the home. This unique approach aligns with the state’s carbon-free objectives and offers significant utility savings by avoiding the energy spikes that are common with conventional systems.
Rick Wylie, CEO of Villara Corporation, stated, “This award validates our commitment to providing homeowners and developers with sustainable, innovative solutions. AquaThermAire embodies our dedication to California’s carbon-free future. We recognized the limitations of traditional heat pumps and developed a solution that brings high-performance, zero-carbon living to Californians—comfortably, affordably, and reliably.”
Already installed in six new home communities, AquaThermAire is quickly becoming recognized as an efficient, cost-effective system that delivers immediate benefits to homeowners. As California accelerates its transition to all-electric buildings, AquaThermAire offers a perfect solution for both environmentally conscious consumers and developers aiming to meet the state’s rigorous energy standards.
For developers, AquaThermAire’s integrated design helps reduce installation and design costs, making it an appealing choice for builders who want to offer energy-efficient homes that attract environmentally aware buyers. The system has also piqued the interest of researchers at UC Davis, who are collaborating with Villara to create energy models that may serve as certification standards for similar innovations in the future.
