Founded in 2019 by chemical engineer Richard Furman and electrical engineer Zachary Thomas, FT Energy Controls develops HVAC equipment and control systems for more efficient delivery of heating, cooling, and fresh air. Its chilled-water system has earned three U.S. patents, with 14 additional U.S. and foreign patents pending, and independent engineering evaluations report energy and capital-cost savings compared with conventional systems. The company’s technology is designed to operate on renewable energy while reducing building emissions.