To kick things off, we want to share a letter from our team. This blog is a space where you’ll find updates about Cala, from exciting product news to insights about our mission: transforming water heating with intelligent, sustainable technology that prioritizes your comfort, savings, and the planet.
Our Mission
At Cala, we’re rethinking water heating to create a more positive impact for you, your home, and the planet by making water heating a zero emission comfort.
Why hot water? Because it’s the second largest use of home energy - almost 20% - and contributes 3% of all domestic greenhouse gas emissions. Our mission is to reduce these numbers through a more modern and intelligent design.
Introducing Cala
Cala is a heat pump water heater, which is far more efficient than traditional natural gas, electric resistance, oil, or propane water heaters. Those systems convert fuel or electricity directly into heat so they always have a poor efficiency (less than 1) because they can’t produce more heat than the energy they consume. On the other hand, Cala’s heat pump uses electricity to move heat from the ambient air into the water - similar to how an AC or fridge moves heat - resulting in much higher efficiencies (2-5X or higher). This means lower electricity bills, less of an environmental impact, and no harmful fumes - all things you can feel good about.
How We’re Different
Ok, so how is Cala different from today’s heat pump water heaters? We’re the first system to combine advanced intelligence with upgraded hardware that automatically optimizes water heating for your home’s unique needs. Unlike other water heaters with confusing modes or programmed schedules to hassle with, Cala seamlessly delivers benefits without you having to lift a finger. We call this useful intelligence - no unnecessary bells or whistles - and we’re guided by the four C’s: comfort, cost, carbon, and coordination. This means being the first to deliver modern capabilities like heating when electricity prices are lower, heating when the grid is producing clean energy, or coordinating with your home solar - all without sacrificing hot water quality. Heat pump water heaters are uniquely suited for decarbonizing hot water and Cala is designed to be the best-in-class heat pump water heater to realize this goal.
What’s Next
We’re encouraged by the response we’ve received from homeowners and installers alike who recognize the value in a more modern way to heat water. We’re dedicated to setting the new standard in sustainable, intelligent water heating to prove it’s possible to reduce your environmental impact without compromising on comfort or cost. With Cala, you don’t have to choose between efficiency, comfort, sustainability, or savings - they’re all built in.
We look forward to the journey with you.
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