SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Villara Corporation's AquaThermAire system has been awarded the 2024 Sacramento Inno Award for integrating heating, cooling, and water heating into a single, all-electric solution. Developed in response to traditional heat pump limitations, AquaThermAire was engineered to support California's 2050 carbon-free goals while delivering superior comfort, affordability, and reliability to homeowners.
The annual Sacramento Inno Awards celebrate the region's most impactful innovations. Villara's AquaThermAire stands out as a transformative solution, supporting California's push toward sustainable living with an eco-conscious system that addresses rising utility costs. The AquaThermAire system operates without carbon emissions and achieves exceptional efficiency by reclaiming heat within the home. This unique design aligns with zero-carbon objectives while providing substantial utility savings by avoiding energy spikes typical of traditional systems.
"This award affirms our mission to bring innovative, sustainable solutions to homeowners and developers," said Rick Wylie, CEO of Villara Corporation. "AquaThermAire represents our commitment to California's carbon-free future. We recognized that traditional heat pumps weren't meeting the full spectrum of homeowner needs, so we developed a solution that makes high-performance, zero-carbon living more comfortable, more affordable, and more reliable for Californians."
Already installed in six new home communities, AquaThermAire has quickly gained attention as a streamlined, cost-effective system with immediate benefits for homeowners. As California accelerates its transition to all-electric buildings, AquaThermAire provides an ideal solution for both eco-conscious individuals and developers focused on meeting the state's progressive energy standards.
For developers, AquaThermAire's integrated design reduces installation and design costs, making it a top choice for builders seeking energy-efficient solutions that appeal to environmentally aware buyers. The system has also drawn interest from UC Davis researchers, who are collaborating with Villara to establish energy models that could serve as certification standards for similar innovations in the future.
About Villara Corporation
Villara Corporation has been a leader in residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and alternative energy solutions since 1947. With a strong commitment to innovation, Villara’s mission is to provide sustainable, high-efficiency solutions that meet the growing demands of California’s homeowners, businesses, and developers.
