Impulse, a startup developing next-generation battery-powered appliances for the contemporary electrified home, announced that its flagship product has been certified by MET and tested to UL 858 standards, the first and only time a battery-integrated appliance has achieved the strict safety requirements set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Setting the foundation for the broad use of battery-integrated appliances, this certification is a historic first for the category. Working closely with nationally renowned test labs to develop safety standards for this entirely new type of technology, Impulse has successfully overcome a significant regulatory obstacle and set the path for others to follow.
“When we set out to build a battery-integrated cooktop, we knew there was no playbook,” said Sam D’Amico, CEO and founder of Impulse. “This isn’t just a win for us; it’s a signal to the entire industry that battery-powered appliances are real, they’re safe, and they’re scalable. And we’re the first company to prove it.”
A product that meets strict safety rules about how it uses electricity, handles heat, manages batteries, and prevents fire is sure to get UL certification. UL listing is frequently a non-negotiable prerequisite for deployment, liability coverage, and customer trust for hardware makers, home builders, and insurers.
Jason Fisher, a voting member of two National Electrical Code-making panels and multiple UL Technical Committees, explains, “Listing and testing to a consensus standard offers critical assurance—to consumers and first responders, including firefighters—that these devices are safe to install and operate.”
The Impulse Cooktop’s integrated battery unlocks performance and energy independence, speeds up installation, and reduces energy consumption during peak hours.
Preparing for the Future
This certification does not represent all compliance milestones. This enables collaboration with electrification programs, appliance manufacturers, insurers, and homebuilders who are prepared to scale the next generation of home technology.
D’Amico stated, “We collaborated with UL from the start to establish the standards for evaluating these products. Any company or builder looking to deploy high-performance, battery-integrated appliances has already completed that work.” We’ve built the foundation.”
