Carrier Energy
Hakan Yilmaz is President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Carrier Energy.
Willis Carrier invented the modern air-conditioning system in 1902, accomplishing a feat once thought impossible; control of the indoor environment. His invention gave rise to a world-leading heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration company still in operation today, and created an industry essential to global productivity and personal comfort.
Carrier is known for pioneering modern air conditioning and is leading in innovation in the energy industry by working toward finding a way to control HVAC load. Carrier recently launched field trials for battery-enabled HVAC systems to test storing and shifting energy when needed by the grid.
Public Utilities Fortnightly’s Rachel Bryant discussed the innovation with Carrier Energy President and Chief Sustainability Officer Hakan Yilmaz and what it means for the future of energy. Learn how Carrier intends to flatten the HVAC demand curve and improve efficiency and reliability across the grid.
PUF’s Rachel Bryant: Carrier is known for pioneering modern air conditioning. What inspired you to focus on the energy side of that story?
Hakan Yilmaz: I joined Carrier about three and a half years ago, after spending much of my career in automotive and aerospace. Those industries are entirely energy-defined.