Gradient’s Heat Pumps Get New Smarts, Opening the Door to Large‑Scale Old‑Building Retrofits Introduction: Gradient, the startup known for its ultra‑compact, window‑mounted heat pumps, has just added a layer of software intelligence to its hardware. The move could turn a niche, quick‑install solution into a mainstream retrofit option for the millions of aging apartments and office towers that need to decarbonize fast. By marrying a space‑saving form factor with cloud‑based controls, predictive analytics, and demand‑response capabilities, Gradient is aiming to solve two of the biggest barriers to heat‑pump adoption: installation disruption and operational complexity. Key Developments At its latest product launch, Gradient announced a software suite that sits on top of its existing window‑mounted units. The key features include: Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics: Technicians can view performance metrics, error codes, and energy consumption in real time from a mobile dashboa...