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Communities for Sustainable Heating and Cooling

Imagine a future without carbon pollution that’s safe and healthy for our children

Energy-efficient heat pumps can reduce your household's impact on the climate

Powered by renewable electricity sources, heat pumps are carbon-free

Are you ready to lead the way to a cleaner tomorrow?

The HeatSmart Alliance is a volunteer group that promotes the adoption of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems

We Educate Massachusetts Residents

by helping communities teach homeowners, landlords and tenants about the benefits of using heat pumps

Learn about heat pumps

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We Provide One-on-One Coaching for Homeowners

by training volunteers that can guide homeowners who are thinking of installing heat pumps

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We Collaborate with Clean-Energy Businesses and Sustainability Organizations

to promote the adoption of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and inform public policy

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Our favorite resources for learning about heat pumps for your home

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Help from a Coach

A volunteer coach can help you choose an installer and heat pump

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Speaker for your Event

Invite one of our heat pump gurus to give a presentation at your event

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Receive invitations to our monthly meetings and read our newsletter

Heating accounts for over 50% of a typical home’s carbon footprint.

Did you know?

Household energy use accounts for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the US

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Heat pumps are as much as 3.5 times more efficient than fossil-fuel heating systems

As electricity generation transitions to carbon-free sources, heat pumps will approach zero carbon emissions!

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Heat pumps now work in temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero.

Latest News, Updates & Monthly Meeting Recordings

Manual J on Tablets Changes the Game

September 10, 2026

Properly sizing heat pumps is crucial to maintaining comfort and efficiency in all weather conditions for both heating and cooling. “Sizing” means matching the heat pump’s hourly output to a…

The Exciting World of Air Barriers

July 10, 2026

Monthly Meeting Guest Speaker

The HeatSmart Alliance visits a Net-Zero Home in New England

June 26, 2026

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We promote the adoption of energy-efficient heat pumps in Massachusetts.

Support Us!

The HeatSmart Alliance operates as a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by virtue of our relationship with the Home Energy Efficiency Team, Inc. (HEET). Donations are tax deductible. Help us increase our impact!

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