Hardware to Save a Planet

Using Efficient Heat Pumps to Cut CO2 Emissions with Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt

Aug 31, 2023

Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt, discusses using ductless heat pumps to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%. Topics include tackling climate change with energy-efficient solutions, comparing ductless vs. central HVAC systems, hardware development, and creating a sustainable future.

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Quick takeaways

Quilt's ductless heating systems using electric heat pumps can cut CO2 emissions by up to 50%

Quilt's focus on creating a distributed system allows for individual room temperature control and efficiency

Paul Lambert's background in sustainability and technology equips him to tackle the challenge of transitioning to sustainable heating solutions

Deep dives

Quilt's Innovation in Home Heating and Cooling

Quilt, led by founder Paul Lambert, is revolutionizing home heating and cooling through their innovative take on heat pumps, which have the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions globally. By creating a more efficient and cost-effective solution, Quilt aims to address the significant carbon footprint associated with home heating and cooling, making a substantial impact on climate change mitigation.

Intro

2min

Exploring Innovation and Sustainability with a Climate Change Entrepreneur

10min

Comparing Ductless Mini Split and Central HVAC Systems for Heat Pumps

19min

Hardware Development Process and Beta Program Launch

2min

Vision and Mission for a Sustainable Future

2min

The Role of Investors in Climate Change Solutions

4min

Aligning Business Goals with Environmental Impact

3min

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan is joined by Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt, a company making ductless heating systems that use electric heat pumps that don’t burn fossil fuels and cut CO2 emissions by up to 50%.

Join us as we delve into home heating and cooling with ductless heat pumps with zero carbon emissions. Discover how Quilt’s heat pumps can reduce CO2 emissions and significantly impact the environment. Explore how Quilt addresses efficiency and emission issues by creating a distributed system with individual room temperature control. Gain insights into how everyday choices can have a positive impact on sustainability.

Paul’s career has evolved at the intersection of product, technology, and sustainability. Before founding Quilt, he was a partner and director at Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, where he led the company’s sustainability drive. Paul has also worked as a product manager for Twitter and Google, and early in his career, he was the founder and CEO of Learn Dot, a learning management system acquired in 2014.

Episode resources

Paul Lambert on LinkedIn
Quilt website
Dylan Garrett on LinkedIn
Synapse website

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Hardware to Save a Planet

Using Efficient Heat Pumps to Cut CO2 Emissions with Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt

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Deep dives

Quilt's Innovation in Home Heating and Cooling

Paul Lambert's Background and Motivation for Climate Action

Overcoming Efficiency Challenges in Current Home Heating Systems

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape and Financial Incentives

The Vision and Future Direction of Quilt

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Using Efficient Heat Pumps to Cut CO2 Emissions with Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt

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Quilt's Innovation in Home Heating and Cooling

Paul Lambert's Background and Motivation for Climate Action

Overcoming Efficiency Challenges in Current Home Heating Systems

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape and Financial Incentives

The Vision and Future Direction of Quilt

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