Electrif-AI Everything
Saul Griffith is attending New York Climate Week to discuss his AI tool, Electric Saul, developed in partnership with Google to assist with household electrification. He argues that current AI capabilities are highly effective for engineering and economic modeling, offering a more optimistic perspective than prevailing doom narratives. The tool has shown success in providing accurate thermal calculations and cost-saving advice, with plans to expand its features and launch a US version.
- ▪Electric Saul is an AI trained to advise on household electrification using knowledge from Rewiring Australia's events and FAQs.
- ▪Griffith states that a comprehensive conversation with the AI costs approximately 30 cents to host, which has a lower climate impact than spending the same amount on petrol.
- ▪The AI has demonstrated accuracy in performing thermal calculations for homes and recommending heat pumps to minimize costs and maximize solar usage.
- ▪Griffith plans to build a US version of the tool and is currently prototyping features for advocacy and selecting low-cost electricity plans.
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Electrif-Ai Everything (NYCW edition)A short post (and I know I owe you all more) as I'm going to be in NY this week for Climate Week.Saul GriffithSep 20, 2026152ShareI'm co-hosting three things - Rewiring the World and Pax Electricana - and an East Coast showing of Lightfoot. Contact me if you are interested in one of the events, or a ride on a Lightfoot.I'm sure everyone at New York Climate Week (NYCW) will be talking about AI. Among other things I'll be talking about Electric Saul — the AI we built at Rewiring Australia in partnership with GOOGLE. (Thanks GOOGLE.)Energy & Stuff is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeThere are plenty of doom stories out there about AI.
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