Vancouver entrepreneur Stephen Lake has been named to the TIME100 Climate list, honouring global leaders advancing climate action. Lake, co-founder and CEO of Jetson, was recognized for his role in developing affordable home electrification solutions. Jetson’s technology halves the cost of heat pump installation by streamlining assessments and eliminating markups.
TIME cited Lake’s call for governments to redirect fossil fuel subsidies toward clean energy adoption. Earlier this month, Jetson Air — a smart home heat pump system — was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. Lake previously co-founded North, later acquired by Google.
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