#253 The Plug-and-Play Battery Solution for Modern Home Energy | Cole Ashman (Pila Energy)

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Jul 23, 2025

Cole Ashman, CEO and founder of Pila Energy, discusses his mission to democratize energy with plug-and-play battery systems. He highlights how these industrial-grade batteries enable homeowners to access reliable power without needing electricians or permits. The conversation dives into the transformative potential of distributed batteries for demand response programs and energy efficiency. Ashman also shares insights on scaling production, team building in startups, and envisioning self-sufficient homes that leverage smart energy management.

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Modular Plug-and-Play Home Batteries

PILA Energy reinvents home energy with modular, consumer-priced batteries.
Their plug-and-play solution allows anyone to add backup power without the usual installation hassle.

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Backup Power as Modern UPS

PILA's battery acts like a turbocharged modern UPS tailored for essential devices.
The system is scalable and networked to extend backup across multiple locations.

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Smart Battery Demand Response

Batteries can enable demand response without compromising user comfort.
Users save money and help grid stability seamlessly with smart load shifting.

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Today, we're speaking with Cole Ashman, the CEO and founder of Pila Energy.

Pila is democratizing access to battery backup systems through industrial-grade, consumer-priced batteries that are simply plug-and-play. No electricians, no permitting, just reliable power.

Pila's innovative approach is disrupting the home energy market, from enabling demand response programs to making backup power accessible and affordable for everyone. Listen today to hear how they are reshaping energy reliability and demand response access.

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"Controlling loads... shutting off your air condition, technically great, but who wants their AC shut off on the hottest day of the year?"
"We're able to turn entire apartment complexes into batteries by coordinating up to hundreds of these distributed batteries."

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