257s Scott Rosenberg at RE+ (Tom Edison connection)

In this episode Sean is joined by Scott Rosenberg, CEO and co-founder of 257. They discuss the origins of 257, named after the historic site of Thomas Edison’s first power plant and dive into the future of residential electrification. Scott shares how 257 uses AI and data science to profile every home in the U.S., helping energy providers and installers identify which homes are ready for solar, storage, heat pumps, and other upgrades. Sean and Scott also touch on the role of electric vehicles as distributed energy storage, the importance of policy and utility planning, and the need for dynamic, responsive grids. Scott introduces the “Pink” platform, a chat-based tool for residential energy intelligence, and shares insights on industry trends and the evolving solar landscape.
 
Topics Covered:
Story behind 257
AI and data-driven residential electrification
Customer acquisition in solar and storage
Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage
Utility and Policy Challenges
The “Pink” platform for energy intelligence
Industry trends in solar and storage
The impact of policy on solar adoption
 
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Website: www.257.co
 
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