Heat Pumped
The Heat Pumped podcast brings together the smartest people in building electrification to talk about all things heat pumps. We cover industry trends, technology, barriers in widespread adoption, and share ideas on how to install more heat pumps in homes.
Episodes
This episode of Heat Pumped dives into the business side of heat pumps with Brent Davidson, founder of the U.S. Heat Pump Summit. We cover why 70% of HVAC companies fail in their first year, what private equity–backed competitors are doing differently, and the practical steps contractors can take to build resilient, profitable heat pump businesses.
Brent shares his unique perspective coming from the solar software world, where he le...
In this episode of the Heat Pumped podcast, Shreyas Sudhakar interviews Brendan Ballou, a former federal prosecutor and author of 'Plunder'.
They discuss the implications of private equity on various industries, particularly HVAC. Ballou explains the business model of private equity, the impact of debt structures, and the consequences of roll-ups.
The conversation also touches on antitrust issues and the challenges faced by small b...
In this episode of Heat Pumped, host Shreyas Sudhakar sits down with Clay McCombe, an advocate for workforce development in the heat pump industry, based in Colorado. Clay shares his unconventional entry into the heat pump world—starting with zero knowledge but a deep commitment to social justice and creating career opportunities for underserved communities.
Clay's work focuses on scaling the heat pump workforce by bridging labor ga...
In this episode of Heat Pumped, host Shreyas Sudhakar sits down with Nate Adams, sometimes called the “Father of Electrify Everything.” Nate brings decades of experience in home performance, electrification, and HVAC design. Known for his no-BS pragmatism and fierce advocacy for building science, Nate shares his journey—from pulling his first gas meter in 2014 to becoming a national thought leader in the heat pump movement.
Together...
Heat Pumps are a powerful tool to decarbonize buildings, and are a mature technology that can be deployed today. On this podcast, we explore the barriers to their adoption and brainstorm solutions with the smartest people in the industry.
For this first episode, our host Shreyas chats with Nate Adams about his own background and he got into the industry.
Shreyas is currently a contractor that installs heat pump HVAC systems across Ca...
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