
Founded 2020
Industry
Buildings
Michael Rigney
Co-founder and CEO
Mike Ting
Co-founder and VP of Hardware
Phillip Connaughton
VP of Software
Articles
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- This highly intelligent water heater can save you from cold showers — and your wallet from skyrocketing energy bills
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About the company
Cala Systems (“Cala”) designs and builds intelligent heat pump water heaters that redefine the water heating category. Built by energy and hardware industry veterans and backed by leading climate and water investors, Cala will begin initial deliveries in the first half of 2025. To learn more, visit calasystems.com.
About the solution
Blending advanced sensors, hardware and predictive technology, Cala’s intelligent heat pump water heater operates based on the patterns of hot water use in each home and the priorities of each homeowner. As a result, Cala improves hot water comfort, maximizes savings, minimizes carbon emissions, and delivers numerous first-of-a-kind features such as integrating with home solar and battery systems and preheating before power outages.