Mainstream Innovations

Mainstream Innovations started in 2011, with the mission to help bring energy efficient products to market. Our initial efforts were aimed at the creation of new market channels for existing technologies, mainly through relationship development, the creation of marketing programs, and staff training. Our work began with bringing ductless heat pumps to market through traditional retail appliance channels and online sales. Initial clients included Samsung (Quietside Corp.), Amazon.com, and Fry's Electronics. In 2013, we began working to bring ductless heat pumps to market through manufactured home builders. Clients included Fleetwood Homes, IdeaBox, and Palm Harbor Homes. We also helped launch a distribution company, Ductless Supply. Partners included JRP, Inc (Jeff Pratt) and Brady Peeks and Tom Hewes of Northwest Energy Works, Inc. In 2014, we began working with heat pump water heaters. This was our most ambitious project to date, and added product management to our traditional program development and training roles. We began work with UTL Air Conditioning Company of Foshan, China, helping them adapt their Vkin brand heat pump water heaters for the North American market. This work continues.