Cooling your home in Northern California can quickly become expensive, especially during the hottest summer afternoons when energy rates are at their peak. For homeowners searching for a more efficient and cost-effective way to stay comfortable, Ice Bear offers a simple, smart, and sustainable solution. This thermal energy storage system helps you cut energy use, reduce strain on the grid, and cool your home more affordably.

Looking for a smarter way to cool your home and lower your energy costs? Explore our cutting-edge products to learn more.

What Is Ice Bear?

Ice Bear is an innovative thermal energy storage system that works by storing energy as ice during off-peak hours, when electricity is cheaper and the grid is under less stress. Then, during the day, that stored ice is used to cool your home, reducing or even eliminating the need to run your air conditioner’s compressor during peak hours.

This process can cut cooling electricity use by up to 95% for up to 8 hours daily. That’s good for your wallet, supports grid stability, and reduces your environmental footprint.

How Does Ice Bear Work?

The Ice Bear system is based on a simple, yet powerful concept: shift the most energy-intensive part of cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and more affordable. Here’s how it works:

Stores Energy as Ice: At night, when demand and electricity rates are low, the unit freezes water inside a sealed tank.
Uses Ice for Cooling: During hot afternoons, the system melts that ice to provide cooling, cutting compressor use and reducing grid strain.
Seamless Integration: It works alongside your existing HVAC system or, with the Ice Bear 20 model, can even replace your outdoor condensing unit.

The result is efficient, quiet, and environmentally friendly cooling that makes better use of available energy without sacrificing comfort.

Meet the Residential Ice Bear 20

Designed specifically for medium to large residential properties, the Ice Bear 20 delivers up to 5 tons of AC cooling capacity and integrates with ducted and ductless systems. This system doesn’t just supplement your air conditioner; it replaces the traditional condensing unit, acting as both an AC and thermal battery in one. Its key features include:

Smart grid controller for optimized performance
Mobile connectivity for monitoring and control
Thermal storage + AC in one unit
Reduces peak cooling energy use by 95%

If you're dealing with high electricity costs and energy usage during the day, the Ice Bear 20 can help shift that load to night, when energy is more affordable and sustainable.

Why It Makes Sense for Northern California Homeowners

Rocklin and surrounding areas face long, hot summers and rising energy rates. With time-of-use electricity pricing now common in many utility plans, running your air conditioner in the afternoon can be significantly more expensive than at night.

By using off-peak energy to charge and delivering cooling during peak hours, Ice Bear helps:

Reduce cooling costs
Minimize wear on your AC system
Lower overall energy usage
Support a cleaner, more stable grid

It's a great fit for homeowners who want to take a more strategic approach to energy efficiency, without sacrificing comfort.

Is Ice Bear Right for Your Home?

You might benefit from Ice Bear if:

Your energy bills spike during the summer
You’re subject to time-of-use or demand-based pricing
You want to reduce your home’s environmental impact
Your current AC system is aging or inefficient
You’re interested in upgrading to smarter, connected HVAC technology

Even if your existing HVAC system is relatively new, Ice Bear can often be integrated without major modifications, making it an accessible way to increase efficiency.

Getting Started Is Easy

As electricity rates continue to climb and energy demand grows, solutions like Ice Bear are no longer a luxury. They’re a smart investment in the way your home uses power. Whether you're looking to cut costs, reduce your impact, or improve your comfort, Ice Energy is here to help.

We make the process of upgrading your home with Ice Bear straightforward and stress-free. Our team will evaluate your property, help determine the right system for your needs, and handle the installation.

Want to see how Ice Bear can work in your home? Get started today by filling out our online contact form or call us at (949) 334-2243.