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WHAT IS HARVEST?
Harvest is a whole-home heating, cooling, and hot water heat pump system that consistently reduces emissions by about 90% and reduces heating and hot water energy costs by 30% on average.
Harvest integrates an ultra-high efficiency SanCO2 heat pump with thermal energy storage to make a smart thermal battery system. It delivers home heating, cooling, and hot water, directed by the Harvest Pod, which accounts for energy costs, grid emissions, changing weather, and your household comfort. The system is charged (heated) at times when electricity is cheapest and cleanest and delivers heating, cooling, and hot water whenever needed.
It’s one of the most efficient heat pump systems in the world and qualifies for additional rebates as such. In the US, Harvest receives a 30% uncapped battery storage tax credit, compared to the standard heat pump tax credit, which is 30% capped at $2k.
How Does Harvest Work?
01. The Heat Pump
Our hyper-efficient heat pump harvests electricity when it’s cheapest and cleanest. It pulls warmth out of the air, even when it’s cold out.
03. The Pod
The Pod tells everything else in the system what to do, and when to do it. All based on real-time data – temperature, rates, energy use…and if friends are staying over, the Pod adjusts for more showers on the fly.
02. The Tank
A very-insulated water tank holds just the right amount of heat until you need it – as hot water, or as warmth for your home. Temperatures inside the tank are continuously monitored and controlled. Easier said than done.
04. The Air Handler
The Pod tells everything else in the system what to do, and when to do it. All based on real-time data – temperature, rates, energy use…and if friends are staying over, the Pod adjusts for more showers on the fly.
MORE COOL THINGS
Yup, We Also Do A/C.
Getting hotter where you live? We’re happy to hook you up with air conditioning – or upgrade yours to get you four seasons of comfy-smart.
Filtered Everywhere.
Wildfires, pollution, pollen…it’s kind of a mess out there. Our whole-home filter gets you high-grade filtration throughout your home - so you can get rid of plug-in units.
Naturally Cool.
When it’s nice out, Harvest can bring cool, filtered air in – even when the windows are shut.
Energy Bills Your Great-Great-Grandkids Will bE Proud Of.
01. Load Shifting
We harvest clean, cheap solar energy around noon and store it as heat in the water tank. People shower and heat their homes in the morning and the evening when the grid is dirtier and more expensive. With Harvest you can use heat and hot water whenever you want, using that clean, cheap energy stored up in your tank.
02. Emissions Slashing
We harvest clean, cheap solar energy around noon and store it as heat in the water tank. People shower and heat their homes in the morning and the evening when the grid is dirtier and more expensive. With Harvest you can use heat and hot water whenever you want, using that clean, cheap energy stored up in your tank.
03. Bill Shrinking
These are energy bill reductions for fifteen real homes that replaced gas with Harvest. It’s easy to see why Harvest pays for itself in as little as five years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Harvest system and how does it work?
Short answer: Harvest is a whole-home heating, cooling, and hot water heat pump system that consistently reduces emissions by about 90% and reduces heating and hot water energy costs by 30% on average.
Longer answer: Harvest integrates an ultra-high efficiency electric SanCO2 heat pump with thermal energy storage to make a smart thermal battery system. It delivers home heating, cooling, and hot water, directed by the Harvest Pod, which accounts for energy costs, grid emissions, changing weather, and your household comfort. The system is charged (heated) at times when electricity is cheapest and cleanest and delivers heating, cooling, and hot water whenever needed.
It’s one of the most efficient heat pump systems in the world, and qualifies for additional rebates as such. In the US, Harvest receives a 30% battery storage tax credit, which is uncapped, compared to the standard heat pump tax credit which is 30% capped at $2k. Additionally, Harvest qualifies for state rebates as an air to water heat pump (AWHP) and heat pump water heater (HPWH), which can help savings substantially. In California, for instance, the rebate for AWHP is usually $10k, with Harvest getting an additional $1.5k on top of that due to high COP (efficiency) levels!
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to make your home more efficient, and save on utility bills in the process, check out our heat pump and smart thermal battery system by booking a call today!
How long does installation take?
Depends on the job, of course. Once you agree to the quote from a qualified contractor, you’ll make an appointment for installation. A typical installation takes 3 – 4 days. If components require a different layout than what you’ve had previously (such as moving the air handler, placing the water tank in a new location, or replacing older ducts), it might take longer.
How can I get Harvest?
Call SolHome to learn more about Harvest and get started today.
What warranty do you provide?
Harvest provides a limited 10-year warranty covering the replacement of any Harvest Pod part that fails. In the first year only, we will also pay for labor and shipping costs associated with the repair. All other off-the-shelf components in the Harvest system come with their own manufacturer-backed warranties.
How long has Harvest been around?
Harvest was founded in 2019 after the success of early demonstration projects. We launched commercially in February 2022 and began installing throughout the SF Bay area initially, then expanded to the rest of California and the Pacific Northwest. Our systems performed well in the winter of 2023, which was the coldest in 25 years, and we continue expanding our footprint as we write this.
Are there different types of Harvest systems?
Every Harvest system is a little different, because every home is different. All Harvest systems comprise a smart thermal battery consisting of the Harvest Pod, SANCO2 water tank and SANCO2 air-to-water heat pump. For customers who want A/C, we add a second air-to-air heat pump. In general, we have three system types available.
- Harvest Open is our most flexible system. It works with almost every manufacturer’s air-to-air heat pump and air handler unit, which makes it the most cost-effective installation for most people.
Harvest Classic is our most feature-rich system. It provides top-tier comfort and efficiencies, with options like whole-home air filtration, and free night cooling.
Harvest Radiant is – you guessed it – for those with radiant floor heating.
Do Harvest systems store electricity?
Yes, Harvest systems store electricity just like electrochemical batteries. The only difference is that they use water as the storage medium instead of chemical reactions. Like electrochemical batteries, Harvest thermal battery systems absorb electricity from the grid or solar panels when it is abundant, clean, and low-cost, store it in a storage medium, and avoid the use of grid energy when it is dirtier and more expensive.
Can I keep my gas stove, dryer, etc?
Yes, although you might want to try an induction stove and a heat pump dryer; they will be great decarbonization companions to your Harvest system!
Do I need to have solar on my roof to use Harvest?
No. Harvest uses grid power in the middle of the day when solar generation is plentiful system-wide. It’s cleaner than electricity generated in the evenings and at night which often uses fossil fuels. So whether or not you personally have solar on your house, your Harvest system will allow you to capture the cleanest renewable electricity and store that up as heat for later use. Magic!
Will this work for my house?
Harvest is designed to work in more than 80% of homes. It takes about the same amount of space as a conventional heating and hot water system. In a typical set-up, an ultra-quiet heat pump (same sound level as a refrigerator, but outdoors) sits just outside your house to heat water. The storage tank and air handler swap out for your existing hot water heater and gas furnace. The Harvest Pod hangs on a wall next to the tank. In addition to ducted systems, our smart thermal battery system also pairs with hydronic floor heat, providing the same money-saving, carbon-slashing benefits.
Learn more about Harvest Thermal.
Does Harvest do air conditioning?
Yes! Harvest has a fully-integrated, combined heating, cooling and hot water solution that uses a separate A/C heat pump for cooling.
Harvest also offers Whole Home Outside Air Ventilation – which brings cool outside air in, filters it, and distributes it throughout your house. This is ideal for ventilation on hot summer evenings and mornings – it acts like a whole house fan, but with a high-performance filter. It’s also really quiet! Both approaches work directly with your thermostat and direct airflow through the same ducting system.
Does your system qualify for rebates?
Is water wet? Of course! Harvest qualifies for state and local rebates and Federal tax credits. In many cases, it qualifies for higher rebates than most other systems.
In some parts of California, Harvest qualifies for the $5,300 TECH HPWH rebate, another $1,000 for configurations with A/C, plus many local rebates from the “RENs” (Regional Energy Networks) and local electricity providers (CCAs and munis).