BERKELEY, Calif. — Harvest has released its latest Pod, which the company says enables more homeowners to decarbonize their heating, cooling, and hot water systems.

The newest Pod offers seamless integration with most brands of heat pumps as well as higher heating capacity, allowing contractors to install Harvest in more homes at lower cost, Harvest said in a press release.

“A Pod that plays well with others represents a significant leap forward in sustainable HVAC technology and design,” said Dr. Jane Melia, CEO of Harvest. “For homeowners and contractors who want the cleanest, most efficient system at an affordable cost, Harvest delivers exceptional performance with no compromises to comfort."

The new configuration, Harvest Open, is for customers who want central a/c and a heating and hot water system. In addition to cooling, the second a/c heat pump raises the heating capacity of the smart thermal battery to 4 tons, while still providing the same load-shifting, carbon-slashing benefits as before, the company said.

Harvest continues to offer Harvest Classic, which provides top-tier comfort, greater efficiencies, and free night cooling, the company said. Harvest Radiant continues to deliver affordable and efficient heat-pump solution for radiant floor projects — with hot water included, the company said.

Harvest (formerly Harvest Thermal) is a developer and manufacturer of an ultra-low-carbon heating, cooling, and hot water systems for the residential market. The cloud-enabled Harvest Pod uses software, sensors, and controls to leverage the cheapest and cleanest electric rates for on-demand heating and hot water. By shifting the electric load to off-peak times, Harvest also supports a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient grid, the company said.