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.
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Founded
2009
Employees
50-200
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
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