May 2025 First Friday – Jared Grier – Heat Pumps and the Path to Net-Zero

Last year, Massachusetts set aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse emissions across the Commonwealth by at least 50% below 1990 levels by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050.On Friday, May 2, Cape Cod Heat Pumps CEO Jared Grier will talk to the Tech Council about what those goals mean for homeowners and business owners, and why heat pumps are a part of the solution to moving towards renewable energy sources.

His talk will dive into the world of heat pumps, the technology behind them, the types of systems available, and considerations for choosing a contractor. He will also highlight emerging heat pump technologies.

About Jared Grier

With over 20 years in the HVAC industry, Jared’s career began as a technician, managing the installation of boilers and air conditioning, and associated trades, including sheet metal, rough plumbing, electrical, and control systems.

Prior to launching Cape Cod Heat Pumps in 2016, he served on the supply side, selling HVAC equipment and materials to contractors. Over the past nine years, he has grown his company to one that now employs nearly two dozen people and manages the full installation and service of HVAC systems throughout the Cape.

He holds a Universal EPA License, Master and Journeyman Sheet Metal License, and his company is a licensed Mass Electrical and Sheet Metal Contractor.