Boucher Energy Systems, Inc.

Boucher Energy Systems is a family-run HVAC shop in Mendon that's been installing and servicing heating and air conditioning since 1981 — founded by Roland Boucher, who has 40-plus years in the trade including 28 years teaching HVAC at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School, and whose sons Joel (sales) and Dan now work alongside him. Its Massachusetts HVAC license is active, and BBB has rated it A+ and accredited since December 1999. Ductless mini-splits and heat pumps are what people keep hiring them for. On Google, 129 ratings average 4.8 stars, and the eight written reviews on file — running from a 2020 mini-split install through five reviews in the past six months, none negative — describe the same pattern: a quote turned around quickly, a crew that shows up and gets the job done cleanly, and the Mass Save rebate paperwork handled for the customer. A June 2026 review described replacing a failed mini-split with a new heat pump/AC system at what the customer called a reasonable price; a February 2026 review described an eight-person crew swapping in a whole new furnace, tankless water heater and heat pump in a single day, in a tight mechanical room, in the middle of January. On Reddit, one homeowner in 2023 credited Boucher with a ground-source heat pump install and called them one of the few installers experienced with that technology; another described a hyperheat outdoor unit plus two indoor air handlers performing well, and said they've also used Boucher for years on boiler maintenance. The company covers a specific set of towns — Mendon, Framingham, Franklin, Upton, Weston, Hopkinton and Wrentham, per its own site — and one 2023 Reddit commenter said Boucher didn't reach their area, so it's worth confirming coverage before getting attached to a quote. Beyond that, there isn't much to flag: BBB's page shows no complaints or government actions on file.