Resilient Supply Chain Electrifying Industrial Heat for Resilient Supply Chains
Jan 5, 2026
Addison Stark, CEO and co-founder of AtmosZero, dives into the overlooked world of industrial steam. He discusses how electrification of steam boilers can significantly reduce emissions, a critical step in industrial sustainability. Addison reveals the advantages of heat pumps over traditional resistive boilers, highlighting their efficiency and scalability. He also explores the influence of European energy policies on this transition. Ultimately, he redefines the narrative around 'hard to abate' industries, suggesting that solving steam emissions is easier than many think.
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Steam Still Powers Half Of Industrial Heat
- Steam remains the dominant industrial heat transfer medium because of its high energy density and efficient heat transfer properties.
- Steam underpins food, pharma, chemicals and many everyday manufacturing processes, making it a hidden but critical emissions source.
Heat Pumps Double Electrification Efficiency
- Resistive electric boilers (e-boilers) simply convert one unit of electricity to one unit of heat and are growing fast as a stopgap.
- AtmosZero uses heat pumps to deliver ~2x the heat per unit electricity, halving energy use versus resistive electrification.
Productize Not Bespoke Projects
- Focus on productized, factory-built solutions rather than bespoke onsite projects to scale industrial heat decarbonization.
- Build a standardized drop-in heat pump boiler so customers can replace combustion boilers without extensive site engineering.