Behind the Scenes at Aquanta

At Aquanta, we're making water heating smarter, more efficient, and better for the planet. Our retrofittable controller transforms standard water heaters into intelligent systems that deliver hot water when you need it—cutting energy waste, lowering utility bills, and reducing environmental impact. Founded by clean energy veterans, we're driven by a mission to simplify energy efficiency and empower homeowners to make a real difference—without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

Company Mission

We passionately believe that:

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time—and action can't wait.

Smarter energy use is the easiest, fastest way to reduce emissions and strengthen energy independence.

Water heating is one of the largest energy expenses in most homes—and one of the easiest to optimize.

Making existing appliances smarter is often more impactful (and more affordable) than replacing them.

Technology should make sustainability simpler, not more complicated. We're here to prove it.

Management Team

Matt Carlson

CEO

Matt Carlson is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record in energy, telecommunications, and technology. He has served on the Board of the Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) since 2018, contributing to the advancement of demand-side energy solutions.

Previously, Matt was the founding CEO of Pangea, where he led the development of a 7,000 km fiber-optic network across Northern Europe. Matt holds a BA from Duke University and an MBA from Georgetown University. In 2001, he was recognized as a Finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Southwest Connecticut and New York Hudson Valley Region.

Arnoud van Houten

President & CTO

Arnoud van Houten founded the company in 2008 and continues to lead its product development efforts, bringing deep technical expertise and strategic vision. Prior to this, he was the founder and CEO of mAdch Innovations, and held senior roles at major global technology firms including Openwave, Agere Systems, Vodafone, and IBM.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Enschede in the Netherlands.

Rich Andrews

VP Software Development

Rich brings over 25 years of technical leadership experience in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on software development for IoT and Smart Grid applications. His background includes key roles at companies like Nextility and GridPoint, where he helped drive innovation at the intersection of energy and technology.

Rich is passionate about building high-performing teams and streamlining development processes. Outside of work, he channels his creativity as a gigging rock bass player.