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

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

54 minutes Posted Jul 23, 2025 at 8:00 pm.

Cold Open

Who is Cole Ashman and what problem is Pila Energy solving?

What does the Pila battery look like and what are its core features?

How quickly did Pila go from concept to shipping product?

How does Pila balance design and engineering constraints as a startup?

What is the user experience like for setting up and using a Pila battery?

How do Pila batteries enable participation in demand response programs and save money?

Why is Pila's approach about improving quality of life, not just climate tech?

Does Pila's solution require permitting, and how does it compare in size to a Powerwall?

What are the policy tailwinds and headwinds affecting the home energy market in the US and EU?

Does state or utility-level action primarily drive regulatory changes in the US?

Will utilities be able to solve future power outages, or will they worsen?

How do battery systems compare to traditional gas generators in terms of cost and convenience?

What is Pila Energy's go-to-market strategy, and what is the price of the base unit?

Is Pila's business model primarily hardware sales, subscriptions, or virtual power plants?

How are discussions progressing with utilities regarding Pila's technology?

What are the biggest challenges for scaling hardware production, and how is Pila approaching it?

What is Cole Ashman's philosophy on team building and managing burn rate?

Does a lean team lead to a sharper focus on the most important tasks?

Have network connections provided significant shortcuts in Pila's journey?

What are Pila Energy's core milestones and future vision for homes and businesses?

Where can people find more information and pre-order Pila products?

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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 reliab...

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