Forge Homes
Founded 2020 · 46 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
Forge is an HVAC company that installs and upgrades home heating and cooling systems, with a focus on heat pumps, using in-house crews. It serves homeowners in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts.
Also known as Forge
Investors · 5
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Forge Homes, operating as Forge, is a residential heating and cooling contractor focused exclusively on air-source heat pumps for homeowners in Massachusetts. The company handles the full project lifecycle: educating homeowners on their options, conducting on-site visits and measurements to produce quotes, custom-designing systems, coordinating installation scheduling, and administering Mass Save rebate paperwork on the customer's behalf so the incentive is deducted from the project cost upfront. Forge positions heat pumps as a single system for both winter heating and summer cooling, citing potential energy bill savings of up to 50 percent for households switching from oil, up to $8,500 in Mass Save rebates, and compatibility with existing rooftop solar.
Beyond installation, Forge operates a service line covering on-site diagnostics with upfront quotes, inspections of indoor and outdoor units, seasonal tune-ups, diagnosis of system noises, and preventative maintenance plans intended to reduce breakdowns. The company also offers Home Energy Assessments through a partner, Green Energy Gains. Forge publishes a blog, "Pumped Up," with homeowner-oriented content on how heat pumps work and on Massachusetts rebates, federal tax credits and local utility programs.
Business model
Forge sells and installs heat pump systems directly to homeowners on a project basis, following an in-person site visit and quote, and generates recurring revenue from service work and preventative maintenance plans. It applies Mass Save rebates instantly against project cost and assists customers with rebate and heat loan paperwork.
Project-based revenue from heat pump system design and installation, plus service, diagnostics and subscription-style preventative maintenance plans.
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Market position
Forge competes against general HVAC contractors in the Massachusetts residential market, differentiating on heat-pump-only specialization; homeowner testimonials describe it being selected after comparison against multiple other bidders.
Forge contrasts itself with traditional HVAC shops on several points: a single specialization in heat pumps rather than general HVAC; custom-designed systems stated to meet national accreditation standards; in-house HVAC technicians and electricians rather than subcontractors; straightforward pricing with no hidden fees; flexible scheduling; instant Mass Save rebates rather than customer-filed paperwork; extended warranties on labor and equipment; a dedicated project support team; and maintenance plans. Customer reviews cited on its site emphasize competitive pricing and its willingness to take the lead on rebate and heat loan submissions.
Technology
Air-source heat pump systems, including whole-home and ductless mini-split configurations, custom-designed per home and integrable with residential solar generation.
Go-to-market
Forge markets directly to homeowners through its website with a quote-request and consultation funnel, leans on referrals and Google Reviews (a 4.9-star rating is cited on its site), publishes educational blog content on heat pumps and Massachusetts incentives, and uses a partnership with Green Energy Gains to offer Home Energy Assessments as a lead-in service.
Residential homeowners in Massachusetts, including those replacing aging oil, gas or window-unit systems, owners of multi-family housing such as triple-deckers, and households with solar panels seeking to electrify heating and cooling.
Geography
Massachusetts, with customer references including Jamaica Plain in the Boston area; the company lists a 617 area code phone number.
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Key figures
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Timeline · 1
launches, deals, and filingsForge's website announces that it now offers Home Energy Assessments in partnership with Green Energy Gains, with online booking.
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primary sources listed
- Forge Homesforgeco.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Forge Homes do?
- Forge is a Massachusetts heat pump specialist handling system design, installation, service and Mass Save rebates.
- Who are Forge Homes's investors?
- Forge Homes's investors include Bantam Group, Boston Seed Capital, Foundamental, NextView Ventures, Oyster Ventures.