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Heet

Boston, MA, United States

GeothermalEnergy StorageNGO
Founded 200950-200 employees

About

Founded in 2009, Heet is a ngo headquartered in Boston, United States with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Geothermal, Energy Storage.

Heet is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 as the Home Energy Efficiency Team. The organization has evolved into a comprehensive climate solutions incubator with three core focus areas: (1) identifying and reducing methane emissions from natural gas distribution systems through leak mapping and repair strategies; (2) advancing networked geothermal (ground-source heat pump) systems as a scalable alternative to gas utilities for thermal energy delivery; and (3) promoting residential energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. Heet conducts original research on the composition and health impacts of natural gas, works with utilities on pilot geothermal projects, provides hands-on workforce training, and centers environmental justice in all programming. The organization operates with independence from utility and industry funding, relying on foundations and government grants.

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Headquarters

Boston, United States

Founded

2009

Employees

50-200

Company Type

NGO

Business Models

NGOAdvisoryConsulting

Value Chain

R&DDevelopmentEngineeringConsultingAdvisoryCommunity Engagement

Service Regions

Massachusetts, United States

Industry Memberships

Sierra Club (Massachusetts Chapter, Executive Committee), Geothermal Drillers Association (Co-Founder), IGSHPA, NGWA

Projects

Cambridge Solar Challenge

Large Volume Leak Study

Gas Leak Mapping Initiative

EJ Air Program

Learning From the Ground Up (LeGUp)

Utility-Scale Geothermal Charrette

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer

Building Performance Institute Certified Contractor

Awards

2024 Bostonians of the Year Award

2023 PIVOT Five on Fire Award

2023 Geothermal Rising Conference Geothermal Special Achievement Award

2023 Five on Fire Award

2021 Constellation Prize for Energy Transitions

2020 American Planning Association Excellence in Sustainability Award

2020 EPA Regional Environmental Merit Award

2017 Every Town Needs A Squeaky Leak Project Gas Leak and Climate Protection Award

2016 Rising Mass Energy Energy Leadership Award

2016 Mass Energy Leadership Award

2010 EPA Regional Environmental Merit Award

2009 City of Cambridge GoGreen Award

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