Maine-made innovation is helping heat pump contractors across North America work faster and more accurately
Amply Energy was recently featured in Maine Biz as one of three startups leading Maine's clean technology sector. The article highlights how our software is transforming the heat pump industry by making complex design work dramatically faster and more accurate.
The piece features Nick Moore from Dave's World, a Windham-based HVAC consultant who's seen measurable business impact from using Amply. "Before I started using Amply, I was averaging a 62% to 64% close ratio and now I'm at 68% to 70% as a direct result of using their software," Moore told Maine Biz.
This jump from the low-to-mid 60s to nearly 70% represents exactly the kind of meaningful improvement that drives real business growth for HVAC contractors. Higher close rates mean more revenue per lead and more efficient use of sales time—critical advantages in a competitive market.
The article positions Amply's work within the context of massive market opportunity. North America's heat pump market is projected to grow at 9.6% annually through 2032, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient systems and government incentives to reduce carbon footprints.
But as co-founders Eric Fitz and Ed Smith discovered, the traditional approach to heat pump design creates a bottleneck. Using old-school methods, contractors spend over 5 hours on design work that Amply compresses into 20 to 30 minutes. This time savings allows contractors to handle more projects while delivering better results.
"Our mission is to help make heat pumps a no-brainer for both HVAC contractors and homeowners," Fitz explained to Maine Biz. "We can make what's been invisible visible for the first time."
The article also highlights Amply's sustainable growth approach. Rather than taking venture capital investment, the company has raised $1 million through grants (including $100,000 from the Maine Technology Institute), angel investors, and founder investment.
"This cleantech company is well-positioned as heat pumps become more widely adopted and installers look for increased efficiency and support," said Bianca Kowal, a senior investment officer at MTI.
With customers across 28 states and Canada, Amply is targeting expansion to all 50 states while continuing to refine the core experience.
ReVision Energy, a major home performance contractor with a growing regional footprint, is testing Amply's software with clients in Maine's midcoast region. While it's early in their evaluation, co-founder Phil Coupe expressed optimism about the technology's potential to drive heat pump adoption and help homeowners reduce energy costs and carbon pollution.
This type of validation from established clean energy companies demonstrates the credibility Amply has built within the industry—contractors recognize that better design tools lead to better customer outcomes.
Ready to see how Amply is changing the game for heat pump pros? Watch our 5-minute demo to discover how we're helping contractors across North America close more sales and deliver better results.