Sam Calisch

Hi there, I'm Sam. I'm an engineer, scientist, and entreprenuer focused on decarbonization (electrification, in particular). I founded and run Copper, where we build beautiful electric appliances that use batteries to make the switch from gas a no-brainer. I also helped start Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on electrification, where I helped craft portions of the Inflation Reduction Act. I sometimes dress as a heat pump (or a distribution transformer) to talk to people about electrification.

Previously, I founded Elmworks and was a research fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab through Activate. Before that, I completed my PhD at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms. I also taught at MIT and in Fab Labs around the world. Before that, I worked at Otherlab, developing analytical and computational tools for advanced manufacturing and energy technologies.

When not in the lab or workshop, I enjoy spending time on trails or in the kitchen.