Montana Technologies' AirJoule: Low-cost, refrigerant-free HVAC and drinkable water reduces power consumption 75%

https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/articles/doe-and-montana-technologies-announce-breakthrough-hvac-and-water

"Breakthrough in HVAC and water harvesting technology... lowest energy consumption per liter of water removed from the air... commercialize and scale, making available to HVAC OEMs, patented MOFs and coating processes in partnership with BASF... commercial HVAC accounts for 20% of power consumption worldwide" 

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